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MSU Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career
Published on February 27, 2020
MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member. -
Essential elements of 4-H: Generosity
Published on February 18, 2020
Youth learn life skills through helping others and having an impact on their communities. -
Keeping youth safe: Surprises versus secrets
Published on February 12, 2020
Help youth and adults understand the difference between surprises and secrets. -
Help youth build the Five C’s: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion
Published on February 10, 2020
Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five C’s. -
4-H provides youth with leadership and a sense of community for life
Published on December 30, 2019
A Michigan youth writes of the skills gained through her 4-H experience. -
4-H members inspire over 5,000 people to complete service in 75 Michigan counties with #DaretoServeChallenge
Published on November 14, 2019
Members of the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council launched the #DaretoServeChallenge to help motivate others to complete at least one act of community service during April as part of the 4-H True Leaders in Service initiative. -
Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development
Published on November 8, 2019
Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character. -
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are actively engaged in their own development
Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the third 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities. -
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are considered participants rather than recipients in the learning process
Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the fourth 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities by making youth active participants in their learning. -
Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool
Published on October 16, 2019
Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue.
