MSU Extension 4-H Global & Cultural Education

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  Inquiry method creates future decision makers, leaders

  Published on April 9, 2012
  4-H projects in Cheboygan County teach kids to think creatively and critically, where failure is just another learning experience.

• 4-H changes life of Peace Corp volunteer through leadership and international exchange opportunities

  Published on April 2, 2012
  Participating in 4-H international exchanges and other 4-H programs can build leadership and cultural competence.

• Financial education can start at any age

  Published on April 2, 2012
  From age 3 up, children and youth are involved in money matters and can learn positive habits to help them spend wisely, save and share as adults.

• Computer science booming with fast-growing career opportunities

  Published on March 21, 2012
  Careers in computer sciences are in high demand, providing new prospects in education and employment.

• From French fry to fuel: starting a high school biodiesel program

  Published on March 16, 2012
  This Saginaw County, Mich. high school 4-H club started making biodiesel fuel in science class, using used cooking oil from the school's cafeteria.

• Inside 4-H: What does fundraising have to do with life skills?

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Far too often we assume that the educational process of fundraising occurs at the end of the project, once the funds are raised and money is being used. We must consider the educational process and life skills gained before and during a fundraiser.

• Animal science programs for youth build life skills

  Published on March 6, 2012
  Life skills, animal science, youth

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  Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing

  Published on February 27, 2012
  A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments.

• Hosting an international student changes a family’s world view

  Published on February 23, 2012
  The Michigan 4-H Polish inbound exchange program expands a host family's view of the rest of the world.

• Becoming a global leader: Results from a youth survey

  Published on February 7, 2012
  What skills do youth believe they need to become a leader in a globalized world? The answers, from 4-H youth, offer suggestions for constructing educational opportunities in global, cultural, leadership and citizenship education.