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May we always let the light of solidarity and hopeshine wherever we are.
With our best wishes for these holidays, CLAYSS team. |
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Seminars in Brazil and Peru
The CLAYSS team was in November in Brazil and Peru taking part in various seminars and activities with the aim of disseminating and promoting Solidarity Service-Learning in sister countries. Between November 8th and 100th, CLAYSS participated in several meetings, the most important of which was the launch of the Brazilian Service-Learning Network. At the end of November, CLAYSS traveled to Peru to coordinate the First National Seminar of Solidarity Service-Learning (JONASS) with several partners. |
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Brazilian Service-Learning Network launched
On Thursday November 9th in Sao Paulo, CLAYSS participated in the launching of the Rede Brasileira de Aprendizagem Solidária. The event was held at the Singularidades Institute and was attended by several social organizations, universities, government agencies, researchers and schools working in the promotion and development of Service-Learning in Brazil. After two previous meetings in 2015 and 2017, the network was established with the objectives of promoting solidarity learning in Brazil, strengthening existing initiatives, giving visibility to good practices and encouraging the construction of knowledge and development of new actions. The emerging network includes among its members the OEI Brazil Office, together with organizations such as Instituto Singularidades, Instituto Unibanco, CENPEC, Instituto Quer, SESC Nacional, and the São Paulo Secretariat of Education. The meeting agreed to hold a new working meeting on December 11, 2017, and that the coordination of the network would under CENPEC. We congratulate the Brazilian colleagues for consolidating this commitment to Service-Learning in Brazil. |
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CLAYSS in Brasil
On November 8th, 9th and 10th, Nieves Tapia, Enrique Ochoa and María Luna were in São Paulo within the framework of the Dissemination of Solidarity Service-Learning Program in Brazil. They participated in meetings with authorities of CENPEC (Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação, Cultura e Ação Comunitária), Instituto Singularidades, Secretaría Municipal de Educación de São Paulo, OEI Brasil and specialist Fernando Almeida. The focus of the meetings was to learn about the state of the Solidarity Service-Learning initiatives in the region, as well as the points of synergy with the pedagogical proposals of integral education, educational equity; and to analyze the possible articulations with these participants to promote projects based on the pedagogy of Solidarity Service-Learning. |
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Training with the São Paulo Department of Education
On On November 10, a teacher training was held for teachers, students and school administrators in Sao Paulo, co-organized by CLAYSS and the Municipal Secretariat of Education of Sao Paulo. The theme of the training, held at CEU Heliópolis, was "middle school education and Solidarity Service-Learning" organized by CLAYSS and the Municipal Secretariat of Education of Sao Paulo. During the meeting, the Director of Primary and Secondary Education, Minéa Paschoaleto Fratelli, presented the middle school proposal as the final phase of basic education in which students carry out community interventions through Collaborative Works with great protagonism by students. Prof. Nieves Tapia presented the proposal of Solidarity Service-Learning as a theoretical framework for projects, as well as the tools to develop quality projects. A group of teachers and students from CEU Heliópolis then presented their experiences on homophobia prevention and cyber bulling, which were discussed by Nieves Tapia in a lively dialogue with the students. |
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First National Seminar of Solidarity Service-Learning (JONASS) in Perú
Within the framework of a series of activities aimed at promoting Learning and Service in Peru, the First National Seminar of Solidarity Service-Learning (JONASS) was held. This meeting took place in the city of Lima on November 21 and 22; it was co-organized by CLAYSS and the Universidad del Pacífico, and was supported by the URSULA (Unión de Responsabilidad Social Universitaria de Latino América), the Peruvian USR Network and CAF.
The first edition of JONASS was conceived as a meeting place for representatives of educational institutions at all levels, social organizations and state representatives interested in getting to know each other and developing Solidarity Service-Learning in Peru. During both days, 130 people participated in a face-to-face meeting, and another 80 people were connected online. The conference included keynote speeches by Enrique Ochoa and Gerardo Bridi, CLAYSS Executive Director and trainer respectively, a panel of representatives from the Peruvian state and another panel of local good practices. During the afternoons, introductory workshops on Service-Learning were held.
More information here. |
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Award ceremony of the "Solidarity Education" Contest 2017
On November 20, in the Hugo Balzo hall, Uruguay's 4th edition of the Solidarity Education Award Ceremony 2017 was held in Uruguay. The Contest was organized by the Direction of Education of MEC, ANEP, CLAYSS Uruguay headquarters and the Civil Association El Chajá. Supported by the OEI.
Fourteen awards and 14 special mentions were presented to the full hall, with the participation of students, educators and education authorities.
Year after year the call for proposals grows and on this occasion 80 formal and non-formal educational experiences were presented. We would like to congratulate all those who have applied since they are committed to quality education, committed to their communities, social problems and human rights. |
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Last onsite training of the year in Canelones
41 educational centers from all over the country participate in the Support Program of CLAYSS Uruguay headquarters. The last onsite training of the year was held on November 8. The meeting took place in Unit 7 of Canelones of the National Rehabilitation Institute, where teachers of Education in Contexts of Imprisonment of the Secondary Education Council are carrying out a solidarity project with the students. The high commitment to the SL proposal of the Unit's teachers led 9 of them to finish the course offered by EduMEC, MEC's virtual platform. The teachers, who are very eager to carry out the project, managed to get the UTU to give carpentry classes again inside the unit and alongside the workshop they will make wooden games, benches, etc. to donate to public spaces in Canelones. The training was given by Lic. Catalina Thölke, Operational Coordinator of CLAYSS Uruguay headquarters. |
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Publication about solidarity project by Uruguayan students
In 2015, the Environmental Education Project carried out by students of Liceo Dr. Miguel Rubino de Durazno was awarded in the Solidarity Education Contest. The report revealed that in different places in Durazno an excess of artificial lighting caused light pollution. The students, with the support of Astronomy Professor Carlos Fariello, were able to prove that this phenomenon was present in several public places in the town, which caused a significant decrease in the quality of the sky visibility. Thanks to this experience, they were able to raise awareness in their community about the inappropriate use of lighting and its negative consequences for the environment.
The experience was compiled throughout its development and this led to the decision to produce a book that would account for the work done by the students. Thus the book "Light pollution" was created. A school research project written by Prof. Fariello with the support of Liceo Miguel Rubino and CLAYSS Uruguay headquarters. The book was presented on November 30th at the educational institution, in recognition of the students' work and the closure of the work process. |
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Training at the Fine Arts Faculty of the National University of La Plata
Within the framework of the training actions of the Support Program for Solidarity Educational Institutions "Solidarity Service-Learning in the Arts", the conference "Solidarity as Pedagogy - Academic Excellence and Educational Inclusion" was held by Prof. María Nieves Tapia, Director of CLAYSS for more than 150 principals, teachers, students of the Fine Arts Faculty of the Universidad de la Plata and other institutions and organizations. We would like to thank the Theory of Artistic Practice Department, who organized the activity and participated in the Support Program with their project "Art in Neighborhoods", as well as the Secretary of Extension of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University. |
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CLAYSS at the XVII International Colloquium on University Management 2017
Prof. María Nieves Tapia participated in the Plenary Panel "Management of University Social Commitment" that was held in the city of Mar del Plata within the framework of the XVII International Colloquium on University Management 2017 whose central theme is "University, development and future in the Knowledge Society". Prof. Raúl de Vega (Secretary of Planning and Management Control, FCEyS- Argentina) and Prof. Paulo Ivo Koehntopp (Ex-Rector of Univille, Brazil) also participated in the panel. The Colloquium, which took place from November 22nd to 24th, was addressed to Authorities, Teachers, Students, Graduates, Non-teaching Staff of public and private universities and others interested in the subject. |
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The Spanish Network celebrates its 10th anniversary
On 1 December, the 10th State Service-Learning Meeting was held, in which the Spanish Learning-Service Network celebrated 10 years of sustained growth and joint work. From CLAYSS we congratulate all its members for the constant work, energy and joy put into the dissemination of Solidarity Service-Learning in Spain.
The meeting took place in La Farga de L' Hospitalet de Llobregat, a municipality that stands out for its policies to promote Service-Learning and which has co-organised the event. In this context, the Spanish Service-Learning Awards 2017 were presented. |
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Spanish Service-Learning Award 2017
This year, 244 projects were presented for the third edition of the Prize, 40% more than last year, coming from all the Autonomous Communities of Spain.
The Award is presented annually by the Spanish Service-Learning Network, Educo and Editorial Edebé. It aims to recognize the work of educational centers and social entities that integrate student learning with solidarity actions aimed at improving the quality of life of the community, recognize the practices of Service-Learning as a tool for educational success and social commitment, as well as strengthen and disseminate a culture of participation, solidarity and civic commitment, stimulating the dissemination and implementation of Service-Learning.
The Award is addressed to centers of pre-primary, primary, secondary and vocational education, as well as to social entities that are developing Service-Learning practices. Winning experiences can be found here:
Award Winners 2017
Summaries of the winning projects |
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NYLC: important dates for the next conference in Minnesota
NYLC, National Youth Leadership Conference, a pioneering Service-Learning organization in the United States, announced some dates to consider for those who wish to participate in its upcoming 2018 Conference, “Justice in Action," which will take place March 11-13 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Latest deadlines for:
• Exhibit and share resources, teaching tools and programs: until February 9, 2018. |
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2018:
- March 11-13: Justice In Action-the 29th Annual National Service-Learning Conference®, en el InterContinental Riverfront Saint Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota, EEUU. Organiza NYLC (National Youth Leadership Council). http http://www.nylc.org/conference
- July 18-20: IARSLCE 2018 COnference, JW Marriott, New Orleans, Los Angeles, EEUU.
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