Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4013 - Civic Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4013.3) | 1451 |
Number of youth who identified the needs of others in their community |
| 4013.5) | 723 |
Number of youth who participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
| 4013.7) | 1290 |
Number of youth who can recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
| 4013.9) | 24 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members identified the needs of others in their community. |
| 4013.11) | 24 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
| 4013.13) | 27 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
Success Stories
Laurel County Cultural Arts and Capitol Experience
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Civic Engagement
A survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that one in four youth cannot name the three branches of government. Kentucky Revised Statute 158.141 requires high school students to pass a 100-question civics test with a score of 60% or higher to earn a regular diploma. Research from the National Endowment for the Arts shows that cultural arts exposure improves academic performance, fosters creativity, builds critical thinking skills, and promotes civic engagement. A Kentucky Arts Cou
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