My English name is Tashina Red Hawk. My Lakota name is Anpetu Yuonihan Win, which means “Honors the Day Woman.” I represent the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, who are also known as the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. I reflect those who have raised me, taught me, and molded me into the person that I am today. I… Read more »
Once Upon Tomorrow: A Story of Computer Science Dreams Come True By: Maggie Johnson, Google, VP of Education and Research Making Tomorrow Possible with Computer Science For many of the challenges our world faces – like access to healthcare and climate change – technology – and technologists – will be part of the solution. We… Read more »
Afterschool programs provide the perfect setting for students to engage in STEM learning. According to the newly released America After 3PM special report, STEM learning in afterschool programs is on the rise, but inequities remain. Lights On Afterschool is a great opportunity for programs to showcase their STEM curriculum! In its 22nd year, Lights On Afterschool is a nationwide… Read more »
An Open Letter to Young People from Jennifer Sirangelo Have you ever wondered what mental health really is? Experts define it as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health impacts our thoughts, feelings, physical health, and actions in everyday life. Now, I am by no means a mental health expert. I can’t speak to… Read more »
As co-chair of the Congressional 4-H Caucus, I join a group of 55 Representatives who are advocates, champions and alumni of 4-H, raising awareness of the organization’s impact on young people and communities across the United States. We are a community of leaders who use our national platforms to impact the districts we serve locally…. Read more »
In memory of Elizabeth Weidner (2004-2021). Her adventurous spirit will live on and inspire us, forever. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, signified by the gold ribbon because children are as precious as gold. Cancer doesn’t discriminate; it can happen to and affect any child. This includes our 4-H families. It happened to ours! My… Read more »
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