INSPIRE3 Service-Learning Philanthropy Initiative
Formly known as generationOn Indiana, INSPIRE3 provides resources to Educate, Engage, and Empower students, classrooms, schools, and communities as they seek opportunities for service-learning and philanthropy.
A grant-funded program facilitated by IASP and IMLEA, INSPIRE3 provides Indiana educators with free professional development and financial support in the form of mini-grants for service-learning projects. Connect with us to join our datatbase to find out more about the program or request updated information.
Resources
Learning to Give Resources
INSPIRE3 News
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Spring into Action!
Spring brings thoughts of warmer weather, first buds on trees, flowers blooming, increased sunshine and longer days. The beauty of spring is impossible to miss. It is a great time to help students learn the importance of protecting the beauty of our environment and engaging them in practices that demonstrate how they can have a […]
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Caring Cats
Guest blog post by Glenn Buechlein Student: “I DID NOT KNOW ANYONE NOTICED ME” “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching”. – C.S. Lewis When I was lucky enough to be hired as the assistant principal at my hometown high school in 2012, I promised to bring a new approach […]
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Champions in the Middle
Guest Blog Author: Joan Belschwender, INSPIRE3 program Director South Ripley Junior High School , Versailles, students partnered with special needs students through the Champions Together in the Middle program. All advisory classes participated in various character development activities during the school year. They used multiple objectives from the LTG unit: “No Boundaries”. The Champions in […]
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Color Run for Riley
Guest Blog Author: Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant South Spencer High School student council members planned and implemented a service-learning fundraiser called Color Run for Riley Children’s Foundation. They used Learning to Give lesson Creating a Passion for Philanthropy. The 3K Run/Walk involved three stations where Student Council members sprayed colored powder on the participants. […]
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Put the FUN into FUNdraising!
Guest Blog Author: Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant Overcome the apprehension of fundraising and put the FUN back in FUNdraising. Students need to understand that along with being an active participant in service-learning, fundraising is a form of service-learning and is another way to have an impact on a community’s need. Click HERE for more […]
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Learning to Give Tutorial Video
Guest Blog Author: Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant recorded a tutorial video for the Learning to Give website. Learn more about the free K-12 philanthropy education/service-learning lessons and resources on the LTG website. Visit our INSPIRE3 Digital Resource page for other tutorial videos and PowerPoints.
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Get Connected with SEL and Service Learning!
Guest Blog Author: Joan Belschwender, Director, INSPIRE3 program (Formerly GenerationON Indiana) Through the Service-Learning process (IPARDE- Investigation, Preparation, Action, Reflection, Demonstration, Evaluation) students have the opportunity to acquire, practice, and hone critical social-emotional skills. Skills practiced in context are more likely to be sustained. Social Emotional Skills acquired and/or practiced through service-learning have the following […]
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Bedtime Bags
Helping the community during schools breaks was the inspiration for these South Newton students.
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Lighter Load
Make a Lighter Load by working together for service.
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Money Management
Students at Monroe Central Jr. Sr. High School, Parker City, participated in a project using the LTG lesson Be the Change: Life Skills Lesson 3, Money Management. Utilizing $250 from an INSPIRE3 mini grant, students determined an item (bake sale/bracelets, craft, etc.) to sell at a local event of their choice. All proceeds were donated […]
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Spring Forward, Be the Change!
As we spring forward into Daylight Savings Time, the weather transitions to spring, and spring and summer breaks loom in the near future, educators begin seeking strategies to engage their students in their content. Service-learning educates, engages, and empowers students to Be the Change!
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