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MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary
Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data. -
Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster
Published on June 2, 2020
Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster. -
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more
Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19. -
Michigan 4-H’ers pledge their hands to larger service in a time of need
Published on April 21, 2020
Families and communities struggle to adapt to closed schools and businesses while working to maintain their own health and well-being. For many Michigan 4-H’ers, lending a hand is part of their normal, and have sprung into action to help their communities. -
MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming
Published on April 17, 2020
To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs. -
Offering an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online? -
Experiential learning in online 4-H SPIN clubs
Published on March 30, 2020
How to ensure online experiences make connections to educational opportunities. -
Ideas for an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Here are some ideas to gather families for 4-H programming completely online. -
Facilitating distance meetings with youth
Published on March 17, 2020
Technology offers a venue for youth voice and discussion. -
Alpena 4-H Tech Changemakers: Turning the tide on single-use plastics
Published on March 11, 2020
In northeastern Michigan, the fight against microplastics in the Great Lakes is being championed by the Alpena 4-H Tech Changemakers.