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Detroit Service Learning Academy Celebrates Learn & Serve Challenge Kick Off
Contact: Chawn Greene-Farmer
Detroit, Michigan - Today, Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Director, Paula Kaiser VanDam, was on hand to recognize the 3
rd Annual 2009 National Learn & Serve Challenge at Detroit s Service Learning Academy (DLSA). VanDam will join 250 students in a kick off celebration at the DLSA at 3:00 p.m. During the celebration, she will present a proclamation from Governor Jennifer M. Granholm recognizing Learn & Serve Challenge Kick Off.
Service learning provides an opportunity to learn and reinforce academics while addressing community needs, said VanDam. This type of unique programming is a perfect way to build a foundation of civic engagement to provide students relevant and important learning experiences.