Stories from K-5 Service-Learning VIPs
Service-learning is about taking what you learn in the classroom out into the real world. It can help you make connections between your classroom, school, and community—plus it feels good to help others! Check out how these kids were able to make a difference through service-learning—we think this makes them Very Inspirational People.
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Sydney W., Pittsburg Elementary School: "My name is Sydney, and I would like to share with you the wonderful experience I had with service-learning."
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Luis M. & Grady T., Pittsburg Elementary School: "We are service learners! What a great time we had helping our community."
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Dae'Jah H., Pittsburg Elementary School: "Participating in service-learning has made me feel very proud of myself!"
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Wade H. of Santa Cruz volunteered with his family at the Homeless Garden Project on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Students in the Wyoming County 4-H completed over 500 hours of watershed service-learning projects.
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"SaYES: Seniors and Youth Engaged in Service"
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Students from Waterloo, Iowa honored National Volunteer Month by volunteering with their mentors at sites around the area.
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Students from The School at Columbia University (New York, NY) created an animated movie advertising The School's annual harvesting of pennies for charity.
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Students from the Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force (Erie, PA) describe the steps they took to clean up a local watershed.