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In Our Global Village: Culture and Literacy Around the GlobeSubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 16:29IN OUR VILLAGE: KAMBI YA SIMBA THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS YOUTH, has sparked an international movement of students and teachers who have created their own "In Our Village" photo essay books-a response to Kambi ya Simba youth who didn't believe anyone would be interested in their stories and the inspiration of service learning educator Cathryn Berger Kaye.
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Telling the Right Stories: New National Research on Messaging in Child AdvocacySubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 16:29
Those of us who work to improve the lives of children and youth often do incredible work with very few resources. We perservere. We measure, we adapt, we fight the good fight. What we don't always do is tell stories of our work in ways that generate interest, excitement and a sense that progress is possible.
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First Focus Releases Children's Budget 2010Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 16:28
Two new reports released this week reveal boosts in federal spending on children during 2009 and 2010 were largely due to the stimulus legislation known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Without that additional one-time spending, the share of spending on children's programs would have actually declined over the past five years. Children's Budget 2010 is the latest edition of the Children's Budget series by America's Promise Alliance policy affiliate, First Focus.
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Service-Learning and Academic Achievement Research SummarySubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 10:25
NYLC Research Director Sue Root presents a summary of recent published findings, on both national and state levels, regarding the positive impacts of service-learning on academic achievement, school engagement, and the achievement gap. This summary provides background for making the case for service-learning, grant applications, policy-makers, and program design. Download this research summary at: www.nylc.org/rc_downloadfile.cfm?emoid=14:917&property=download&mode=dow...
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The Mobilizer's GuidebookSubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 10:25
The Mobilizer's Guidebook has been one of Mobilize.org's most successful resources, outlining tools to help Millennials improve their communities and their campuses, as well as become more engaged in the political process. The Mobilizer's Guidebook was created in 2005 by a team of staff members and interns who set out to write a collection of the lessons that they wished they had been taught when launching an organization, starting a campaign or building a coalition.
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7 Tips for Young Change-makers and Idealists Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 10:24
Social Citizens blogger Kristin Ivie writes, "Summer can be a great time to slow down a bit and reflect on our work and what we've learned. Having now gotten my sea legs in the nonprofit sector, I'm struck by all the things I wish I'd known when I was first starting out. I asked friends from Twitter and beyond to help me make a list of advice for young change-makers, and these are the top seven things we've learned so far." Read the rest of this blog, including the seven lessons for young changemakers at: www.socialcitizens.org/blog/7-tips-young-change-makers-and-idealists
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2010 Youth Organizing Field Scan Submitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 13:53
The Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing (FCYO) recently released the 2010 Youth Organizing Field Scan - a result of in-depth regional conversations, on-line surveys and one-on-one discussions with over 100 organizations.
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"Building a Pipeline for Justice: Understanding Youth Organizing and the Leadership Pipeline"Submitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 13:53
Written by Dr. Shawn Ginwright, this paper aims to capture the challenges and opportunities of building a Leadership Pipeline, with youth organizing as a critical starting point, for a more robust and sustainable social justice movement. Download a copy of this paper at http://fcyo.org/media/docs/6252_FCYO_OPS_10_ScreenVersion.pdf
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Change-Makers Share 10 of Their Favorite Tools Submitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 13:52
Socialbrite is all about showcasing social tools for social change. In this article, Socialbrite consulted with experts in the field to compile a list of 10 indepspensible tools, including 5 social action tools & platforms and 5 media creation tools.
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Transforming Communities through Service: A Collection of 52 of the Most Innovative AmeriCorps State Programs in the United StatesSubmitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:48
Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) and America's Service Commissions (ASC) collaborated on a second edition of our 2005 publication "Transforming Communities through Service: A Collection of 52 of the Most Innovative AmeriCorps Programs in the United States."
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Webcast Replays & Video Highlights from National Conference on Volunteering and ServiceSubmitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:47
Four webcasts of plenary sessions at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service are available to replay at www.volunteeringandservice.org, including:
- It's Up to YOU Opening Plenary
- "Here's to YOU" Inspiration Event
- National Service Town Hall with CNCS CEO Patrick Corvington
- It's Up to US! 2010 NCVS Youth Forum
Go to www.volunteeringandservice.org, look for the sidebar on the left side, and click on the play button by the session you want to view. Additional video highlights from the conference are being posted at: www.youtube.com/theNCVS -
Earth Protect Launches New Environment Learning WebsiteSubmitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:47
Earth Protect is becoming a premier video/social networking hub for green-minded individuals focused on environmental learning and action. A primary purpose of the Earth Protect website is the online streaming and sharing of videos which touch upon a comprehensive range of environmental concerns.
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Mobile Volunteerism: How Mobile Apps Are Enabling Macro, Micro, and Indirect VolunteeringSubmitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:12
Dale Zak, a mobile software developer based in Saskatoon, Canada, recently spoke about mobile volunteerism at Mobile Tech Training during Net Change Week in Toronto. In his talk, he shared some examples of how mobiles are aiding traditional volunteerism, are allowing new forms of micro-volunteerism as well as a few interesting ways devices are being used to indirectly volunteer for a cause. The content of his presentation is featured on his blog at: www.dalezak.ca/2010/06/mobile-volunteerism.html
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Impacts of International Service on VolunteersSubmitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:10
International volunteer service is defined as an organized period of engagement and contribution to society by individuals who volunteer across an international border. In the United States, more than one million Americans reported volunteering abroad in 2008. Studies suggest that international service develops skills, mindsets, behaviors and networks that prepare volunteers for living and working in a knowledge-based global economy. Washington University's CSD has studied international service over the last decade.
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Ten Suggestions for Effective ActivismSubmitted by NationalService... on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:10
Effective activism's a long-haul process, not "save the earth in 30 days, ask me how." But there are some principles that seem to reoccur for people addressing every kind of challenge from the Gulf Oil spill to inadequate funding for urban schools to how to deal with Afghanistan and Iraq. When Paul Loeb was updating Soul of a Citizen, someone suggested that he gather together the "Ten Commandments" for effective citizen engagement, so he drew together ten suggestions that can make engagement more fruitful.
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