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What to Do About Flint
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., author of Make a Splash! and Going Blue I have received several inquiries: How can we engage students—elementary through university—in meaningful service learning related to the lead poisoning of water in Flint, Michigan? Let’s do this! … Continue reading
Service Learning Resources for Measuring Your School’s Environmental Footprint
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning We often tell students, “You can make a difference.” But really, it’s not that they can. They already make a difference—every single day—with the choices they make … Continue reading
Earth Day! An International Snapshot
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning Does Earth Day extend beyond our own backyards? Absolutely! In my travels around the world to promote best teaching practices and service learning, I meet educators who … Continue reading
Ideas and Resources for Earth Day 2013
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning, and coauthor of Going Blue and Make a Splash! Earth Day 2013 is April 22, and it has a compelling theme: Climate Change. What an outstanding opportunity to … Continue reading