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Service-Learning Update/ Wired for Service

February, 2003
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

Evaluation Tools and Methods for Service-Learning
http://www.projectstar.org/
by Cynthia Belliveau
More resources to use to conduct evaluations of your service-learning or character education project.
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WireLESS for Service
by Tamara Haspels
Wireless technology is becoming the latest trend in internet access. This article examines how it can be used to benefit lower income people and communities.
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Literacy Issues and Service-Learning Projects
by Mary Zimmerle
Illiteracy is a large and growing problem in Pennsylvania and the United States in general. Find out how your students can tackle this problem in a grassroots way.
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Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award
Grant opportunities for students and teachers
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The UrbanTech Project: Six Years and Still Growing Stronger
by Sonya Trippett
The UrbanTech Project, supported in part by the PSLA, is a vibrant community technology center which helps youth give back to their community through technology. Take a look at some of the unique and exciting programs happening this year at UrbanTech!
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Building Computers, a Service-Learning Endeavor
by Faith Goldstein
Students at Turner Middle School participating in the Dell TechKnow program are gaining hardware skills. They are also learning how to help meet the technology needs of their school and community.
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Community Problem-Solving Curriculum: Service-Learning and College Prep
A workshop for teachers in Philadelphia GEAR UP high schools.
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Youth Voice: Quaker Valley Helps Bridge the Digital Divide
by Matt Eonta, Senior at QV
The Quaker Valley High School Student Service-Learning Center is a partner in the PSLA's Digital Divide Initiative. Learn more about how these students are working to help bridge the digital divide in their community.
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Gender in the Classroom: Resources for Girls
by Mary Zimmerle
Here are a few resources for empowering girls in your classroom. Service-learning can be an integral part in promoting equity in school, work and home.
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Special Days and Events to Celebrate with Service-Learning
by Katelyn Miller
Ideas on how to incorporate "special days" and holidays into your service-learning projects.
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