Focus Area Three: Engaging Students in Communities
Educational institutions play a key role in guiding students to become responsible citizens The Corporation is committed to using our resources strategically to help educational institutions at all levels increase volunteer and service-learning opportunities for youth.
National Targets for 2010
Engage 5 million college students in service, up from 3.27 million in 2005
Ensure at least 50 percent of America's K-12 schools incorporate service-learning into their curricula
Corporation Target for 2010
Double the number of higher education institutions matching the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (received by AmeriCorps members for their service) or providing other incentives for volunteering
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Educational institutions play a key role in guiding students to become responsible citizens The Corporation is committed to using our resources strategically to help educational institutions at all levels increase volunteer and service-learning opportunities for youth.
