What do you get when you combine intentional content teaching, experiential learning and authentic service to your community? Real Life Service Learning is an empowering curriculum application that educates, strengthens community and increases student achievement. The National Dropout Prevention Network considers Service Learning to be an effective dropout and achievement gap strategy that builds resiliency in all students. Research experts in the fields of Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Socio-Cultural Theory, and Multicultural Education agree that the following components are critical for student success: Relevancy, authentic application, experiential learning and leadership are key factors in engaging students in the process of learning. It empowers all students, including those considered at-risk by providing academic relevancy, which leads to greater student engagement, a sense of responsibility for education and their community. Dr. Verna Price...