Community Service by American Students This is the VOA Special
English EDUCATION REPORT. Millions of American students take
part in service programs. They help people in their communities
as part of their education. They work on projects like improving
the environment and feeding homeless people. Many school systems
in the United States now require students to do some kind of
community service as part of their studies. Students involved in
service projects help themselves as well as their communities.
They learn about the needs of people and aid organizations. Some
college administrators say public service may also help high
school graduates gain acceptance to the college of their choice.
Many schools in the United States offer courses in what is
called service-learning. These educational programs teach
methods to aid the community. Nicholas Senn High School in
Chicago, Illinois, is one of these schools. It has received
national honors for its service-learning program. Students there
were not doing well in th