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What is Service-Learning
   
  The NSLC website gets better by the minute. The resources are up-to-date and easy to find. Andy FurcoService-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) operates America's premier website supporting the service-learning efforts of schools, higher education institutions, communities, and tribal nations. We offer timely information and relevant resources, thousands of free online resources, the nation's largest library of service-learning materials, national service-learning email discussion lists, and reference and technical assistance services. Find out more About NSLC.
   
 *Service-Learning is...
  A detailed examination of the basic tenets and practices of service-learning.
   
 *History
  Simple timelines and a detailed history of important events in the development of service-learning.
   
 *Glossary
  Definitions for the most common service-learning terms.
   
 *Media Guide
  The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse has prepared a service-learning media guide with brief answers to frequently asked questions about service-learning. We are also happy to assist journalists by providing more detailed information on service-learning or on specific related topics or access to experts in the field. Call the Clearinghouse Toll-free at 1-866-245-SERV (7378) or e-mail info@servicelearning.org.
   
 *Email Discussion Lists and Newsletters
  Subscribe to service-learning email discussion lists and newsletters to get connected with the latest news and network with colleagues.
   
 
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