Volunteerism in Schools

Recently, Education Week reported on volunteerism and civic duty being taught in schools (http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edweek.org%2Few%2Farticles%2F2008%2F11%2F06%2F190509txyoungvolunteers_ap.html&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edweek.org%2Few%2Farticles%2F2008%2F11%2F06%2F190509txyoungvolunteers_ap.html&levelId=1000&baddebt=false). I think this is a great concept as it is very important. Today's younger generation does tend to be very much a ME generation and programs such as these are great exposure to outstanding character education which I think is very important.

I have heard of schools that may require this as a graduation pre-requisite. I am not sure that I agree with this as there are different reasons a kid might not be able to or other factors here. However, I think exposure to this and the opportunity and encouragement to do so for this generation is definitely advantageous.