Learning to learn becomes the issue, not subject matter knowledge. Teachers must become the translators of information and knowledge that can be used in real-life situations, not just imparters of information. The issue becomes not how much can be jammed into a student's head in 12 years of school, but how to prepare the student for a role in an ever-changing world. Students must be equipped to use available information to think clearly about issues, to logically express their feelings, and to have a zest for learning that lasts for the remainder their lives. Today, too few students leave educational systems with these abilities.
Community service teaches process as content, as does life.
Niche leaders are ,those who believe that they can do a particular process or make a particular product better than anyone else. Schools can use this idea in combination with community service to show both the community and other schools they can achieve a unique and recognized excellence in a particular area. Niches engender support and pride on the part of community leaders and the school family. Community service is the best way to find and establish a niche. Establishes the school as a talent base for the community.