Welcome to Service Learning Region 3
About Service Learning
Service-Learning is a teaching method that enhances academic learning and civic responsibility by integrating the core curriculum with service to the community.
What is Service Learning?
The mission of The Regional 3 Service-Learning Network is to provide support, training, and technical assistance to build capacity for school-based Service-learning among schools, colleges,businesses, and community-based organizations throughout the region.
Service Learning News and Resources
Get Ready for Learn & Serve Challenge Week, October 6-12
MyVote California Student Mock Election, October 30, 2008
Do Something Announces "Increase Your Green" School Competition
Creative Strategies to Engage Youth inthe Community
Get Ready for Learn & Serve Challenge Week, October 6-12
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The National Learn & Serve Challenge is a perfect opportunity to celebrate service-learning. October 6-12 marks the kickoff week to raise awareness about service-learning successes across the country with the spirit of continuing the effort throughout the year.
Visit the National Learn & Serve Challenge website at http://www.learnandservechallenge.org/index.php for suggested activities, tools, tips and simple ways you can participate in the Challenge to promote service-learning. You can also register any local events taking place during Learn & Serve Challenge Week.
MyVote California Student Mock Election, October 30, 2008
On Tuesday, October 30, Secretary of State Debra Bowen and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell will hold the MyVote California Student Mock Election for high school and middle school students. The MyVote California Student Mock Election will build on the excitement of the historic 2008 presidential election by giving students firsthand experience with the electoral process as they make their voices heard on the candidates and issues of importance to them and their families.
In the fall, schools can register for the MyVote California Student Mock Election at http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/studentmockelection.htm. There, you will also find a collection of mock election tools, including a broad array of standards-based lesson plans and activities, mock election ballots, posters and other resources for making your school's mock election a rewarding experience.
Do Something Announces "Increase Your Green" School Competition
Competition Opens October 13, 2008 and closes December 8, 2008
Do Something is inviting America's middle and high schools to reduce their carbon footprint this fall through the "Increase Your Green" competition. Participants must make concrete efforts toward reducing the environmental impact of their school during the eight-week competition. All initiatives must be youth-designed and -led. A representative from each group must submit an online report of the school or club's actions to save energy, reduce waste, and raise awareness during the competition.
Winners will be chosen based on the impact of their school's actions during the competition. Participating schools are eligible for a first-place prize of $1,500, a banner, plaque, and eco-friendly gift bags. Three second-place prizes of $500 each will also be awarded. Winners will be featured on the Do Something Web site and in local press.
Students should register their club or school to receive an "Increase Your Green" action guide with tip sheets and materials (i.e., stickers, posters, flyers) to help launch the competition at their schools. Visit the Do Something Web site at http://www.dosomething.org/increaseyourgreen for complete program guidelines and application procedures.