Semester of Service Kicks Off on MLK Day

Schools and organizations honor King legacy with service-learning projects.
On January 18, schools and organizations across the United States honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by launching Semester of Service, a service-learning framework developed by Youth Service America (YSA) where students apply what they are learning in the classroom to a critical need in the community.
Hundreds of schools and organizations are participating in Semester of Service. YSA re-granted funds from State Farm Companies Foundation, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and UnitedHealth Group to support many of service-learning initiatives throughout the United States and Canada.
Each Semester of Service program connects intentional learning goals and academic standards and offers effective learning opportunities by linking prominent days of service. Many of the initiatives launching on Monday will culminate on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, the largest service event in the world. Extended service-learning experiences, lasting approximately 70 hours, have been shown to increase academic achievement for the student and have a greater impact on the community served.