This session focuses on the transformative power of service-learning in fostering civic engagement and community involvement among students in diverse educational settings, including charter, private, and independent schools. We will explore how service-learning can be a bridge for students from varied backgrounds, promoting equity and understanding. Attendees will learn innovative strategies for integrating service-learning into their curricula, regardless of school type, and see how these approaches can lead to increased student retention and engagement. Participants will leave with actionable insights and adaptable models that can be implemented in their unique contexts, creating empowered students ready to make a difference in their communities.
