The Arkansas Department of Education is assisting the Corporation of National and Community Service in establishing Service-Learning Leader Schools in Arkansas. Attached is a Press Release explaining this process. If a school or district has a school-wide service-learning project or program that has been operating for a year or more, that district/school may be eligible to apply for this national recognition. Eligible districts/schools should request an application packet from Brazier Watts via email at bwatts@arkedu.k12.ar.us or by phone at 501-682-5615. The applications are due by January 3, 2002, and must be mailed to #4 Capitol Mall, Room 402-A, Little Rock, AR 72201.