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Read article: Supporting middle school children’s mental health needs
Supporting middle school children’s mental health needs
Middle school is an important time in a child's life since as they change physically, emotionally, and socially. Navigating these transformations may...
Read article: Lives changed as teens find hidden strengths as teen teacher
Lives changed as teens find hidden strengths as teen teacher
The pilot program for the 4-H Teens as Teachers grant has wrapped up, and the results prove the concept of using teens to teach peers is solid for...

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4-H Teen Leaders Travel to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
VIENNA, Ill. — Forty-six 4-H Teen Leaders representing five southern Illinois high schools traveled to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) from Oct. 16–18 for an immersive, three-day college and career exploration experience hosted by University of Illinois...
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Teens play an important role in success of 4-H Clover Clinic
This past February, 120 youth from Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties gathered for a day of hands-on learning at 4-H Clover Clinic, an event designed to introduce youth to various skills and interests. But behind the scenes, it’s...
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Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action
Are you ready to step out into leadership but are not sure how to get started? Join University of Illinois Extension at Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action to hear from youth who have stepped out into leadership and been successful.  Participants will...

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