Service-Learning
Dawson’s commitment to modern learning pushes the thinking about the boundaries of education and strives for outcomes that make our community and the world a better place. The School is deeply invested in a service-learning program that promotes our students’ personal, social, and intellectual development.
We are committed to expanding their civic responsibilities by presenting real-world tasks and authentic experiences within the Dawson community and the world. When students are part of the problem-solving process, they acquire important skills and valuable knowledge that lead to impactful outcomes
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Contact
Questions about Dawson's service-learning program or want to get involved? Contact Dean of Student Success Matsuko Freeman.
Community
Each year, the School unites on one philanthropic cause that brings our Core Value of Advocacy to life. Dawson’s service-learning endeavors foster unity, increase the School’s visibility with causes whose values align with ours, and lead to significant and sustained positive change. These developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities promotes our students’ personal, social, and intellectual development. We are committed to expanding their civic responsibilities by presenting real-world tasks and authentic experiences within the Dawson community and the world.
Students
Throughout the year, students participate in service-learning projects and activities. This helps build strong communities and intrinsic learning and growth opportunities through engagement and authentic work for social change. When students see what’s possible within their smaller community, they envision what can be accomplished on a larger scale. The School’s program evolves each year and continues to provide a personal, values-driven educational experience. When students are part of the problem-solving process, they acquire important skills and valuable knowledge that lead to meaningful outcomes.
Employees
Dawson employees aspire to positively impact our school, local community, and the world. One of the ways that Dawson employees bring our Core Value of Advocacy to life is through serving the Las Vegas community by volunteering together outside of the work day.