Civic EngagementMajor Program

6453

Total Hours

Contributed.

40111

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

132

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

6312

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

Stories

2023 4-H Capitol Experience

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...

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2023 4-H Capitol Experience

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