“By its very definition, civic responsibility means taking a healthy role in the life of one's community. That means that classroom lessons should be complemented by work outside the classroom. Service-learning does just that, tying community service to academic learning.”
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John Glenn
John Glenn, born on July 18, 1921, was a former United States Senator and astronaut from the United States. He was the first American to orbit the Earth and the first elderly astronaut in American history. Glenn made significant contributions in both political and space exploration fields and is hailed as a pioneer of the American space industry. more
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