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Celebrate National Physics Day with Fun, At-Home Physics Lessons for Kids

By National 4-H Council • April 22, 2020

April 24 is National Physics Day, so what better time to help your kids appreciate this…

CLOVER: Healthy Habits, Sewing & More

By National 4-H Council • April 17, 2020

Each week, 4‑H will be sharing four at-home learning resources from 4‑H programs across the country.…

CLOVER: Environment, Healthy Living & STEM

By National 4-H Council • April 9, 2020

Are you looking for fun and educational activities to keep your kids busy and engaged at…

Leadership Resources for a Changing Working Environment

By _Amaya_Collins_ • April 9, 2020

Many of us are adjusting to a new normal of remote workdays, virtual meetings, and an…

CLOVER: Space, Gardening & Music

By National 4-H Council • April 3, 2020

Are you looking for fun and educational activities to keep your kids busy and engaged at…

Introducing the 4-H STEM Challenge

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 31, 2020

Since 2008, 4‑H has challenged young people across the country to solve issues in the community…

Teaching Kids About Money? We Can Help.

By National 4-H Council • March 30, 2020

“A penny saved is a penny earned” – says pretty much nobody, anymore. And while you…

The Impact of 4-H Tech Changemakers in Rural Communities

By Eli Price • March 26, 2020

Rural America is beautiful and is the heart of this country. I was born and raised…

New Survey Finds Teens Without Access to High-Speed Internet Are Less Likely to Believe They Can Achieve the American Dream

By National 4-H Council • March 24, 2020

A new survey by National 4-H Council and Microsoft Corp. found that teens without broadband Internet access are less optimistic about their social and economic mobility. Twenty-one million people living in the United States, including 17 million living in rural communities, do not have access to broadband Internet, according to the Federal Communications Commission, making a challenge out of everyday tasks like looking for jobs, applying to college and connecting with peers.

COVID-19 and 4-H Youth Development Update

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 21, 2020

Across the country, communities are facing unforeseen challenges due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).…

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5 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning at Home

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 16, 2020

As communities across America experience the impact of school closures it can be stressful for parents…

Black History Month: Cultivating Passion Beyond the Classroom

By _Amaya_Collins_ • February 26, 2020

Teki Hunt’s 4‑H experience began in a diverse Arkansas community, where she participated in a multitude…