Stories from July 2, 2009 in the Service Wire

What Makes For Quality Service-Learning Professional Development?

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 17:53

Please join us in welcoming our newest guest blogger, Scott Richardson. Scott is the K-12 Program Coordinator for Learn and Serve America at the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Peace Out

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 16:09

Here’s some inspiration to send you off into the holiday weekend inspired and happy. A while ago we did a piece on Playing for Change. The goal of Playing for Change is to bring people together through music and they’ve certainly been doing that.

Personal Democracy Forum Superlative Roundup

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:46

Personal Democracy Forum (PDF), the largest conference covering the intersection of government and politics, drew about 1,000 people to New York this week for its sixth annual gathering. There were lots of highlights, so I'm just decided to award a few superlatives, but I encourage you to check out the techPresident blog and others for more highlights.

Crowdsourcing Philanthropy

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:00

Posted by Scott Stadum.

Say one has quite a bit of money to donate to a good cause, but isn't sure who to give it to. How might she or he decide where the money should go?

OPINION: Service Learning and Future Leaders: A Perfect Union - Jewish Exponent

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 10:11

Jewish ExponentOPINION: Service Learning and Future Leaders: A Perfect UnionJewish ExponentDuring the decade following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, many educational proposals made their way through the new Union. ...

Movies to Make You Think (And Act)

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 09:51

With summer finally upon us (although you’d never know it judging from all the rain we’ve had, at least around Boston), you might be looking at a little bit more free time. And, especially if the rain keeps up, more than you might want. What better way to spend the day than with movies that you can feel good about watching?

MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship Honors Innovative University Service Programs

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 07:53


Students at the Urban Health Program at the Aga Khan University in Pakistan provide health and socio-economic support to Karachi residents.
Guest post from Innovations in Civic Participation Intern, Alice Wu.

Funding the Kennedy Serve America Act: Appropriations Process Begins Soon in Congress

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 07:39


Obama signs the Serve America Act, 4/09
Beginning in early July, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees will mark up the fiscal year 2010 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations bills.

ICRC meetings and the Red Cross Museum

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 04:15

Good morning yet again America,