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The following is a list of statewide initiatives:

• Learn and Serve Ohio Challenge
  The Learn & Serve Challenge is a concentrated week of special events in October spotlighting service-learning successes around the country in order to build awareness of the value of students’ contributions to their communities; spread effective service-learning practices; and inspire other schools and communities to launch their own service-learning programs and projects
• Ohio’s Student Web Site
  Developed and utilized by students involved in the Learn and Serve Ohio program. They showcase student activities and network with other students and Learn and Serve programs all across Ohio.
• Cleveland State University Initiative
  In partnership with the Ohio Department of Education’s Learn and Serve Ohio the Service-learning Resource and Development Center at Cleveland State University will hold regional conferences and provide training to expand service-learning in Ohio.
• Forging New Links
  Is a partnership between several statewide agencies who join together to plan a statewide conference that draws over 400 participants form around the state to focus on fostering service-learning, volunteerism and giving.
• Learn and Serve America Homeland Security Grant:
  Ohio is one of ten states to receive funds to implement a Learn and Serve America Homeland Security Grant. This grant of $440,000 will address homeland security concerns through the active participation of youth engaged in service learning that meets community needs while developing students' academic and civic skills. Ohio will tap students as an important resource in planning for and responding to the health, safety, and security concerns in our state.
• Represent ODE on Ohio's Community Service Council:
  S erve as a member of the council, which is made up of 13 appointees by the Governor and 8 state agency and legislative representatives. The Council's mission is to foster an infrastructure that connects, supports, promotes, and replicates effective community service, service-learning and volunteer programs statewide.
• National Service-Learning Leaders Schools:
  Recognizes schools for exemplary integration of service into the academic curriculum and the life of the school. Since its inception, 12 Ohio schools have been recognized as national leader school: 1) Stuebenville High School, 2) Upper Arlington High School, 3) North Olmsted High School, 4) Hobart Middle School, 5) Hastings Middle School, 6) Jones Middle School, 7) Newcomerstown High School, 8) Ripley High School, 9) Perry Middle School, 10) Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, 11) Clark Center Alternative School, 12) Elida High School.
• Ohio Make A Difference Day:
  S upported by over 40 statewide organizations across Ohio during this national day of helping others. MDD (Make a Difference Day) encourages locally designed projects to mobilize volunteers to make a difference in their communities.
• Learn & Serve Ohio's Annual Evaluation Report:
  The report highlights successful service-learning programs and yearly progress.

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