One of the main goals of schools today is to turn out productive, successful members of society; kids that will one day be leaders of our country, states, cities, or neighborhoods. Whether our youth become actors, athletes, lawyers, doctors, electricians, plumbers, or policemen, they will influence society as a whole and lead others by example. Atlanta Public Schools are trying their hardest to give students not only an academic education, but an education that also includes community service giving to others by doing for others who cannot do for themselves. Atlanta Schools particularly high schools are requiring students to participate in community service projects as part of their education. Todays generation of Atlanta Schools students, known as Generation Me, are learning the value of helping others.
A recent study conducted by the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement showed that 80 85% of incoming college freshmen have community service experience prior to starting their higher education. That’s a 66% increase over the previous study completed in 1989. Mark Lopez, the centers research director says the increase can be...