National Center for Learning and Citizenship's Bimonthly Newlsetter.

NCLC has released their bimonthly e-newsletter. Here are some of the highlights.

Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change, published
by The Forum for Youth Investment, asserts that the principles described
in the report can help BUILD THE CAPACITY of organizations and
communities to ensure that all youth, particularly those least likely to
succeed without help, believe they have the responsibility and resources
needed to make their communities better places for themselves, their
families and their peers.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1016

A new publication in the ECS series The Progress of Education Reform
2007 highlights student engagement. Read Educational Engagement: A
Successful Strategy for Academic and Civic Achievement and Success to
learn about research showing student engagement's BENEFITS AND
IMPLICATIONS for policymakers to consider.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1020

What is described as the largest gathering of youths and practitioners
from the SERVICE-LEARNING MOVEMENT takes place April 9-12, 2008 in
Minneapolis at the 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference.
EARLY BIRD registration deadline is December 3, 2007. Complete
conference information is on the National Youth Leadership Council's Web
site.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1024

NCLC is hosting an ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMY during the Annual National
Service-Learning Conference. District and school leaders will explore
ways service-learning contributes to students' academic achievement and
civic, social and career development. Check the conference Web site for
more details on the Administrator Academy and to register for the
conference.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1025

To view the entire newsletter visit http://www.ecs.org/CitizenshipMatters