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It Starts With Us
| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 34 |
Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE) |
| 4051.2) | 26 |
Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA) |
| 4051.3) | 6 |
Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC) |
| 4051.4) | 0 |
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) |
| 4051.5) | 0 |
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) |
Author: Melissa Schenck
Major Program: Leadership
When the word “leadership” comes to mind it is usually accompanied by ideas of large groups of people, teamwork, and high fives however the 2021 Junior Leadership Washington County was forced to think outside that box. Due to the continued restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, Junior Leadership Washington County took on a hybrid approach with most days involving youth joining via Zoom from home.
Author: Melissa Schenck
Major Program: Leadership
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down programming in March 2020 youth, families, and communities experienced long-term isolation and alteration of their typical lives related to in and out of school activities. Youth out-of-school time programs, such as 4-H, are essential ecological assets and their disruption during the pandemic may have a major impact on youth’s developmental pathways (Ettekal & Aganas, 2020). For many youth COVID-19 will be the defining issue of their lives
