This working paper for creating public service-learning programs for public school students in North Carolina highlights the problem that we dont know the direction, purpose and content of education in public schools. Sigmon provides a proposal summary for public school students to get involved with people of different backgrounds and ages. He also describes a sample public-need-based learning programs for public schools, public service career exposure for high school students, physical education in elementary schools, public service research projects for high school students, in and out of school neighborhood youth corps student originated work/study program, environmental watchdog research teams, cultural arts involvement program, oral history projects, action-research projects, day care centers in public high schools, and tutoring programs.