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Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
3378 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
3265 |
Number of youth who designed and completed an educational program based on civic need (community service project) (SEEC) |
3705 |
Number of 4-H members or participants who sit on local, regional, or state boards for civic organizations (SEEC) |
288 |
Number of youth who participated in Civic Education and Engagement educational programs (PRACTICE) |
9097 |
In a 2016 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, one in four youth were unable to name the three branches of government. In addition, in July 2018 the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS)158.141 stated a student must pass a civics test at a rate of 60% or higher, composed of 100 questions to graduate from a public high school with a regular diploma. To address this need, Kentucky 4-H Capitol Experience was established with the objectives of:Developing a positive relationship between elected off...
