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Service-Learning Update/ Wired for Service

May 2003
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5

Gendered Violence: An Overlooked Aggression
by Mary Zimmerle
Sexual harassment is a growing and ever-present problem in middle and high schools across the country. Learn about the consequences of the problem in schools and resources for challenging this intimidating and aggressive behavior.
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Digital Equity and the Lazy Days of Summer
by Tamara Haspels
Educators must be skilled in using digital materials if digital equity is to be established. Summertime is the ideal time to brush up on computer skills and find quality digital content for the classroom.
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The Great American Bake Sale
http://www.greatamericanbakesale.org/site/PageServer
by Cynthia Wetmiller
Help fight hunger in your community with this national service project from Share our Strength. Here are some tips and ideas for turning this or other bake sales into cross-curricular service-learning projects.
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Help Your Community: Website Review
www.helpyourcommunity.org
by Stephanie D. Gundry
This organization helps communities build coalitions to effect positive change. Find out how you can use it for your service-learning projects
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Technology and Science Camps: Great Ways to Encourage Girls in Math, Science and Technology
by Cynthia Wetmiller
What organizations are offering science and technology camps this summer in Pennsylvania? Why should girls be encouraged to attend? Find out here.
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Digital Sisters: Website Review
http://www.digital-sistas.org/
by Tamara Haspels
Digital Sisters helps girls and women of color in the technology field by providing resources in that area.
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Special Days and Events to Celebrate with Service-Learning
Ideas on how to incorporate "special days" and holidays into your service-learning projects.
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"Character Education & Service-Learning: A Conference for Teachers and Community Advocates"
July 9-10, 2003 in State College, PA
The conference will be here before you know it! Are you registered yet?
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