National Learn & Serve Challenge: January 2011

ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE. Be a voice for service-learning this school year. Commit to spread the word about the power of service-learning. Take action from October 2010 through April 2011 to build public awareness and support for service-learning.

Get Started with 3 Simple Steps:

1. SIGN-UP. Put your service-learning site on the national map of voices for service-learning. Enroll as an individual, classroom, youth group, club, school/campus, school district, organization, or community-wide initiative. Accept the Challenge now!

2. BECOME A CHALLENGE PARTNER. List your school or organization as a proud supporter of service-learning and a partner in the National Learn & Serve Challenge. Become a Partner today.

3. INVITE 5 FRIENDS TO PARTICIPATE WITH YOU. Download sample language to email friends, post on your website or share through your social networks to encourage others to help spread the word about service-learning.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

White House to Host Conference Call for Young Americans

On January 26 at 9:00 p.m. eastern, the White House will conduct a call with young Americans. Senior White House officials David Plouffe, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor, and Stephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President for Special Projects, will be on the line to discuss a range of issues that matter most to young people.

We encourage young people who are engaged in service-learning to participate on this call. RSVP here.