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House Proceeding on Sep 22nd, 2008 :: 1:39:09 to 1:43:36
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i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from louisiana yields back the balance of his time. the gentlewoman from california is recognized. mrs. davis: i urge the adoption of h.r. 6890 and

Susan A. Davis

1:39:09 to 1:39:23( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass h.r. 6890 as amended. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in

Susan A. Davis

1:39:09 to 1:43:36( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Susan A. Davis

Susan A. Davis

1:39:23 to 1:39:40( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: the opinion of the chair, 2/3's being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is agreed t o and without objectio n the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. without objection,

Susan A. Davis

1:39:40 to 1:39:55( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: the title is amended. the gentlewoman from california is recognized. mrs. davis: i move that the house prules and pass houses relose 1463 as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report

Susan A. Davis

1:39:55 to 1:40:04( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 1463, recognizing the benefits th of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: and supporting the goals of the national learn and serve challenge. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from california, mrs. davis, and the gentleman from louisiana,

Susan A. Davis

1:40:14 to 1:40:24( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: mr. boustany each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california. mrs. davis: thank you, mr. speaker. i request five legislative days during which members may

Susan A. Davis

1:40:24 to 1:40:34( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: rhievise and exte nd their remarks and insert extraneous material on house resolution 1463 into the record. the speaker pro temhepore: without objection. mrs. davis: i yield myself such time as i

Susan A. Davis

1:40:34 to 1:40:48( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: may consume. e. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman may proceed. mrs. davis: i rise today to recognize the benefits of service learning as a teaching stratstrhji and to support the goals

Susan A. Davis

1:40:48 to 1:41:00( Edit History Discussion )

Susan A. Davis: of national serve and learn challenge. service learning is a model that can be used from kindergarten to the university level across all disciplines. more than just community service, service learning

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: asks students to apply classroom learning by asking them to investigate a problem in their communit plan solutions, te action through service and then reflect on their experience. by integrating

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: classroom learning with real world challenges in the community, service learning can make school assignments come alive for our students. the same time, we are also encouraging our young

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Susan A. Davis: people to help improve our local neighborhoods. studies have shown a connection between service learning and higher academic achievement, enhanced classroom engagement, increased attendance,

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: better problem solving skills and a deeper understanding of cognitive complexities. research also suggests that students involved in service learning opportunities build self-confidence, leadership

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: skills and increase their tolerance of others. this all makes service learning a successful strategy and reducing negative behaviors such as those what that lead to dropping out, arrests, or unintended

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Susan A. Davis: pregnancies. in addition, service a learning promotes involvement in our democracy, development of strong ethics, and a sense of social res ponsibility. for example, studies have shown that high

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Susan A. Davis: school students that participated in service learning are more likely to vote 15 years after their experience than those that did not participate. finally, students who are exposed to service

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: learning g build important social and personal skills. service learning is an onramp to civic engagement for a lifetime. in order to call attention to the many benefits of service learning

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: the national learn and serve challenge will take place october 6 through 12. this week-long nationwide celebration of service will raise awareness of service learning and foster collaborative

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: partnerships between local schools, institutions of higher education, and their surrounding communities. the organization has set an ambitious goal of having five million college students

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: and 50% of k-12 schools engaged in meaningful service by 2010. mr. speaker, once again, i express my support for the national learn and serve challenge and i encourage more schools to take

Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: advantage of the many benefits service learning can have on our students and our communities. i urge the adoption of this resolution and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore:

Charles W. Jr.Boustany

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Charles W. Jr.Boustany: the gentlewoman from california reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from louisiana is recognized. mr. boustany: thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i might consume.

Charles W. Jr.Boustany

1:43:36 to 1:46:19( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Charles W. Jr.Boustany

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