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Service-Learning Update/ Wired for Service

February, 2003
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

Gratz YDSLC Addresses Bullying Problem
by Alison Fritz
A bully problem has developed at an elementary school in Philadelphia, and the Gratz High School YDSLC Hometeam has been asked to help resolve this issue. Learn how these high school students plan to engage younger students in "ethically fit" behavior.
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Cyber Bullying
by Mary Zimmerle
With a new trend in bullying rearing its head, character education can help.
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Finding the Fun in Conflict Resolution
by Dana Ingraham, Judy Nelson
City Year Philadelphia corps members travel to various schools and recreation centers to perform Conflict Resolution Theater Shows. Find out more about this unique program and how your school can get involved!
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We Came, We Saw, We Conquered
A Day in the Life of an Urban Tech VISTA with the Digital Service Fellows
by Greg Dean
This article, “We Came, We Saw, We Conquered”, written by a PSLA VISTA in Philadelphia, features an account of “a day in the life of an UrbanTech VISTA”. We encourage you to spend a day with Greg and his colleagues by reading this superbly written account. We are sure you will enjoy it and want to share it with your students.
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Addressing the Gifted and Talented Population through Service-Learning
by Mary Zimmerle
Service-learning can help schools fulfill and exceed the basic provisions stated by the No Child Left Behind Act.
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ERACISM
by Sarah John
A checklist from the Constitutional Rights Foundation to help promote a more inclusive environment.
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A Brief Reflection on Software Copyright and Intellectual Freedom
by Jon Zemanek
This article raises important ethical questions about current copyright laws and software buyers' rights that have made recent news headlines. Students can examine these issues and discuss the character education and civics connections that are found within these and other similar examples.
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