{"id":10923,"date":"2016-03-17T11:50:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T16:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/?p=10923"},"modified":"2016-03-17T11:50:24","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T16:50:24","slug":"spotlight-on-community-service-for-kids-and-the-lead-360-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/spotlight-on-community-service-for-kids-and-the-lead-360-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on: Community service for kids and the Lead 360 Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10926\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Charity.jpg\" alt=\"Charity\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Charity.jpg 400w, https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Charity-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>The Lead360 Challenge engages youth to elevate their local service projects onto a national platform.\u00a0Everyone can be involved: individuals, schools, faith-based organizations, clubs, and other youth-related organizations. The goal is to spotlight the great work done by youth and inspire young Americans to put their service ideas into action.<\/p>\n<p>The Lead360 Challenge is an innovative program created by\u00a0The Jefferson Awards Foundation as part of it&#8217;s mission to\u00a0build a culture of service in the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does the Lead360 Challenge work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Lead360 Challenge joins forces with a government official, such as a Mayor, County Executive or Alderman to drive impact. The Jefferson Awards have\u00a0a direct partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors. And, 200 Mayors have signed up to bring the Lead360 Challenge to their communities. This is an\u00a0easy way for Mayors and other leaders to stand behind the positive impact young Americans have in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>The program also\u00a0activates communities and national partners, engaging dozens of national partners such as NFL Player Engagement, Youth Service America, Communities in Schools, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Channel One.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I get involved?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to sign up! Get started in less than 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Expand an existing project or start a new one. There are even\u00a0ideas and resources to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p>Upload your project and include\u00a0pictures, video and stories. Share your results and impact!<\/p>\n<p>Once you share results, you are in the running for prizes and local recognition. It&#8217;s really that simple.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lead360.jeffersonawards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lead360<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Educating Nationwide for over 30 years!\u00a0Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is the undisputed leader in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/\">1-on-1 tutoring in Nationwide and southeastern Pennsylvania<\/a>\u00a0for over 60 subjects, as well as SAT, ACT and Test Prep. The company offers a unique Department of Education-approved <a href=\"http:\/\/backtobasicsprivateschool.com\/\">1-on-1\u00a0K-12 Private School in Wilmington, Nationwide<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/backtobasicsprivateschool.com\/\">\u00a0<\/a>and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/\">Nationwide Business and Trade School\u00a0<\/a>for ages 16 and older. In addition, the company offers<a href=\"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/translating-interpreting\/\"> translating and interpreting in 16 languages throughout Nationwide<\/a>. Back to Basics is the winner of numerous awards for academic and business excellence including the\u00a0Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedigitalphotos.net\/images\/view_photog.php?photogid=3062\">David Castillo Dominici<\/a>\u00a0by <a href=\"http:\/\/freedigitalphotos.net\" target=\"_blank\">FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/a>.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lead360 Challenge engages youth to elevate their local service projects onto a national platform.\u00a0Everyone can be involved: individuals, schools, faith-based organizations, clubs, and other youth-related organizations. The goal is to spotlight the great work done by youth and inspire young Americans to put their service ideas into action. 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