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Service learning and student academic success.
Abstract
Service Learning has, in recent years, become a common requirement for graduation in many school districts across America. The question remains, how effective is Service Learning at enhancing student performance in the public school curriculum? This study explores the value of Service Learning in improving student academic success and compares the success of Service Learning to that of Academic Service Learning which has a more direct link between curriculum and community service.
Introduction
Academic Service Learning is an element of education that continues to grow in public and private schools across the United States. There is ...
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