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What’s next for the Michigan Youth Institute winners?

Published on September 4, 2015
Meet the 2015 Michigan Youth Institute winners and learn more about their upcoming adventure at the Global Youth Institute.
2015 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute: Youth excellence in global civic engagement

Published on September 3, 2015
A showcase of youth leaders tackled food systems and global food security, one of today's most wicked problems.
International academic school year exchange: Welcome preparations

Published on July 20, 2015
International academic school year exchange students will be arriving in fall. Preparing for the welcome is an important part for a positive experience for everyone.
Michigan 4-H: Connecting youth to global experiences

Published on July 7, 2015
Global and cultural competency is a knowledge and skill base that continues to grow in relevancy as our world increases in interconnectedness.
Family reunions: Creating connections across generations

Published on July 2, 2015
Fun ideas for creating memorable family reunions and creating connections across generations.
Vernal Pool Patrol: Salamanders, frog eggs, and fairy shrimp, oh my!

Published on May 28, 2015
Mapping project aims to educate students about vernal pools.
International exchange student stages: Departure anxiety

Published on May 5, 2015
There are many stages in an international exchange program that the student and family will experience. This article focuses on the anxiety the student and family will experience just before departure.
International exchange student stages: Pre-departure anxiety

Published on April 1, 2015
When a family opens their home and hearts to a youth in an international exchange program, there are many stages the student and family will experience. This article will focus on the pre-departure anxiety.
Easter cascarones

Published on March 27, 2015
Celebrate Easter with your family by creating cascarones.
4-H international programming: Japanese Kado Labo Party

Published on March 11, 2015
Michigan 4-H is celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the 4-H Japanese Kado Labo Party as one of the partnering organizations of States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs.