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20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students 1. Holiday Food Drive Have your students organize a food drive to collect non-perishable items and deliver them to local food banks or shelters to support families in need. Preview the Resource 2.

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Initiative Promotes Financial Literacy by Investing in HBCU Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coleman says that the initiative began with a partnership with Braven, a national nonprofit organization that helps college students develop a path to economic mobility. All the tools that you can add to your tool belt help you in effecting that change.”

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CoDI Show: Is astronaut food the future?

Teaching Matters Student Employment

It is not that I lack the opportunity; over the past few years, I have taught “Discovery of Space” as part of an undergraduate History of Science course, looking particularly at the societal issues in the development of science and technology and the role they play in our every-day lives. Info and tickets are available from here.

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How to Use Project-Based Learning to Accommodate and Engage All Learners

Experiential Learning Depot

When I say project-based learning "works for" all learners, what I mean is that project-based learning effectively promotes deeper learning of content, independent thinking, and the development of 21st-century skills for all. The difference is in how each student develops the skills and knowledge.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Other ideas can include teaming with local food banks or churches to donate care packages to support students. Due to social inequities, racially minoritized students are at higher risks for social determinants of health and financial constraints faced at home.

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What to Study Abroad in Florence, Italy: Featured Courses

AIFS Abroad

Through outdoor painting in the most picturesque spots of Florence and studio work, students develop their personal style and expression while familiarizing with professional painting techniques and materials. Advanced Painting : This course is intended for those who already have a good grasp of painting techniques and concepts*.