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Integrate service-learning into curriculum

Health Factors: Family & Social Support
Decision Makers: Community Organizations, Schools
Evidence Rating: Some Evidence
Population Reach: 20-49% of WI's population
Impact on Disparities: No impact on disparities likely

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Expected Beneficial Outcomes

Increased civic participation
Increased community involvement
Improved self-esteem

Evidence of Effectiveness

Education Northwest indicates that school-based service-learning has been shown to have positive effects on civic-related knowledge, skills, and attitudes. D'Agostino 2006 recommends an integrated service-learning curriculum.

Implementation Examples

United States

Over 100 grantees representing all 50 states receive funding from Learn & Service grants.

Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) supports service learning programs throughout the state, especially through its Community Learning & Partnership program and Learn & Serve grants.

Citations - Evidence

D’Agostino 2006 - D’Agostino M. Social capital: Lessons from a service-learning program. Parkville: Park University Center for International Civic Engagement; 2006. Accessed on August 1, 2011
Webpage: http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/resources/D’Agostino2006.pdf
Education Northwest - Klump J. What the research says (or doesn’t say): Civic engagement and civic knowledge. Education Northwest Magazine. 2012. Accessed on June 18, 2012
Webpage: http://educationnorthwest.org/news/1092

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Evidence Rating

Level of effectiveness based on a scan of academic literature and key recommendations of leading organizations.

  • Scientifically Supported Numerous studies or systematic review(s) with positive results
  • Some Evidence Research suggests positive impacts; further study may be warranted
  • Expert Opinion Recommended by credible groups*; research evidence limited
  • Insufficient Evidence Evidence limited or unavailable; further study warranted
  • Mixed Evidence Evidence mixed; further study warranted
  • Evidence of Ineffectiveness Research consistently shows program is detrimental or has no effect

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Potential Population Reach

Portion of Wisconsin's population likely to be reached by a policy or program if implemented statewide, based on its characteristics (e.g., target population(s), geographic limitations, and potential implementers).

<1%   20-49%
1-9%   50-99%
10-19%   100%

Potential Population Reach

Portion of Wisconsin's population likely to be reached by a policy or program if implemented statewide, based on its characteristics (e.g., target population(s), geographic limitations, and potential implementers).

<1%   20-49%
1-9%   50-99%
10-19%   100%

Potential Impact on Health Disparities

Likely impact of a given policy or program on racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic or other disparities in Wisconsin based on its characteristics (e.g., target audience, mode of delivery, etc.) and best available evidence related to disparities.

  • Likely to decrease disparities
  • No impact on disparities likely
  • Likely to increase disparities