The blades of a windmill redirect one form of power to a more useful form. So too, young people and adults together can redirect the power and capacities of youth to benefit their homes, friends, communities, country, and the world.

The National Youth Leadership Council's mission is to engage young people in their communities and schools through innovation in learning, service, leadership, and public policy. As one of America's most prominent advocates of service-learning and youth service, the NYLC is at the forefront of...
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The National Youth Leadership Council's mission is to engage young people in their communities and schools through innovation in learning, service, leadership, and public policy. As one of America's most prominent advocates of service-learning and youth service, the NYLC is at the forefront of efforts to reform education and guide youth-oriented public policy. It accomplishes its mission through several related strategies:
Developing innovative model programs in schools across America
Creating curricula and training programs for educators and youth
Advocating educational reform and progressive youth policy
Conducting on-going research in youth issues
Maintaining extensive networks in support of these measures.
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