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| 4065 - Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4065.1) | 16 |
Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program |
| 4065.2) | 5 |
Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community |
| 4065.4) | 32 |
Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions |
| 4065.3) | 18 |
Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
According to the Program Leader’s Working Group Task Force on Positive Youth Development, everyone has something they are passionate about, whether it's a skill, talent, interest, or unique quality. In fact, youth thriving research refers to these things as "sparks” (2024 4-H PLWG Standing Committee on Positive Youth Development). These sparks not only bring joy but also provide purpose and direction, especially for adolescents. These sparks are often self-discovered and sel
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
According to the National Home Education Research Institute, about 3.1 million homeschooled students in grades K-12 in the United States in 2021- 2022. According to the John Hopkins School of Education, 5% of Kentucky’s K-12 students were homeschooled. In Kentucky's far Mississippi River counties, the number of homeschooled students seems to have significantly increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. As this number continues to rise, homeschool families are looking to take advantage of E
