Civil Engagement

In the United States, civil engagement has been a crucial component of society, whether it is through political activism or lending a helping hand to fellow neighbors. In recent years, youth participation in volunteerism has fluctuated drastically, resulting in a rising amount of high schools requiring students to complete a certain amount of service hours upon graduation. Despite the push for community service, Maryland remains the only state that has officially adopted service learning as a requirement for graduation. With several other states closely behind Maryland, Kentuckians are not experiencing any major amendments to high school graduation requirements.
In the mist of the 21st century, any disconnection to the world can cause a major