Students in grades K-8 can also earn Student Service Awards for 50 service hours. The National Service Leader Schools is a related Presidential initiative designed to encourage and foster high quality service-learning opportunities for America's students. This new program will recognize middle and high schools with exemplary service-learning programs. Organizations that are interested in promoting the ethic of service can partner with National Service Leader schools to develop or enhance service within the curriculum. Individuals can volunteer at schools in their communities to assist with coordinating students and service activities.
Students can encourage the inclusion or expansion of service in the curriculum of their schools.