Service-Learning in New Jersey, Connecticut and Puerto Rico

Service-learning is a highly effective way of engaging young people as community change agents, engineering change in their own communities. Linda Rivera (New Jersey Learn and Serve America Program), Agnes Quinones (Connecticut State Education Agency), and Elaine Rosario (Departmento of Education of Puerto Rico) describe their statewide programs and some of the local programs they oversee.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• service
• service-learning
• community service
• youth empowerment
• active learning
• serve america
• AmeriCorps
• national service
• youth leadership
• youth voice