Reason why community action/leadership is part of our black belt requirements. part1

[MeLisa Turcott Strongheart]

 Hinck and Brandell’s research states that “ ‘...in a study of more than 2,000 K-12 students from 24 schools, University of Wisconsin researchers found improved student performance resulted from service learning experiences. The study found service learning had a positive effect on students' grades and attendance’ (Shumer, 1994). In addition to academic growth and increased community connection, engagement in service learning experiences has been linked with a variety of positive developmental outcomes.” (Hinck and Brandell, 1999)

[MeLisa Turcott Strongheart]

Don't know how I scrunched up the photo so much.   oh well:)  The point remains the same.   That is a photo of the food we gathered as a team for the food bank at the Halloween Party/Food drive last year.