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Priviledged Servants: Community Service In Private High Schools, Ellen Clarissa Reynolds
Priviledged Servants: Community Service In Private High Schools, Ellen Clarissa Reynolds
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Traditionally, the school has been the primary role model for citizenship development. One method schools may use to convey the roles and models of involved citizens is through community service experiences.
Public and private schools throughout the United States include community service as part of the curriculum and/or extracurricular activities. Service promotes responsibility, a caring ethic, and growth of community. Service can improve society through individuals working together and forming a bond with one another. Service provides opportunities to witness the diverse cultures of society. Through service, students may experience affective and cognitive development, form relationships with community members, and …