Service Learning
Service learning is a method by which young people learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully
organized, school and community-based experiences. This form of learning emphasizes critical thinking and
personal reflection while encouraging a heightened sense of community, civic engagement, and personal
responsibility.
The Community Service Act of 1990, which authorized the Learn and Serve America grant program, defines
service learning as “a method under which students or participants learn and develop through active participation
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