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Academic Service Learning

What is Academic Service Learning?

Academic Service Learning (ASL) is a dynamic and innovative educational approach that seamlessly integrates community service with academic coursework. This  model goes beyond traditional classroom learning by fostering active engagement, critical reflection, and meaningful interaction with real-world issues. In academic service learning, students don't simply acquire knowledge ; they apply their academic skills to address pressing societal challenges while gaining a deeper understanding of their subjects and cultivating a sense of social responsibility. This mutually beneficial relationship between the schools and the community empowers students to become active agents of positive change, bridging the gap between theory and practice to create a more interconnected society.

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Benefits of Academic Service Learning

  • Improved Student Engagement
  • Meaningful Community Involvement
  • Increased empathy, understanding, self-confidence and concern for others

Contact:

Christine Rogers, Academic Service Learning Coordinator
cmrogers@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.4064

Our Mission

Academic Service Learning in Clarkston intentionally connects learning with service, empowering students to care and lead. Students deepen their learning, use their voices, and engage as community problem-solvers to make a difference.

October 2025

ASL Across the District