MSU Extension 4-H Healthy Youth

News

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  MSU Extension awarded expanded second-year funding to grow youth seat belt safety initiative

  Published on December 11, 2025
  The new award highlights both the program’s demonstrated effectiveness and the critical statewide need for enhanced youth traffic safety education.

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  Michigan youth to gain life skills at 4-H Winterfest

  Published on November 13, 2025
  Youth ages 8-12 years-old can learn important life skills at 4-H Winterfest.

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  Eyes on the road: Building safe driving habits for Michigan youth

  Published on October 6, 2025
  Facts about teens and distracted driving everyone should know.

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  Small moments, big impact: Self-care strategies for teachers during the school day

  Published on October 2, 2025
  Simple reset strategies to help K-12 educators protect their wellbeing during the school day.

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  National Center for School Safety supports MSU Extension in exceeding grant goals as they strive to STOP school violence – Part 2

  Published on September 25, 2025
  Learn more about the National Center for School Safety and their resources designed to improve safety outcomes.

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  National Center for School Safety supports MSU Extension in exceeding grant goals as they strive to STOP school violence – Part 1

  Published on September 24, 2025
  For the past three years, MSU Extension has offered mental health training in 16 different school districts across the state, thanks to a Bringing Mental Health First Aid to Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence grant.

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  Michigan 4-H and MSU Admissions professionals team up to help young people plan their futures

  Published on August 29, 2025
  A unique collaboration between MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development and the MSU Office of Admissions aims to help Gen Z and Generation Alpha get excited about their futures by providing a deeper understanding of post-secondary options.

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  Why are 4-H Cloverbuds unique?

  Published on August 28, 2025
  Young people ages 5 – 7 experience 4-H in a non-competitive environment that fosters skill development, safety and cooperation.

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  Campus, careers and connections: 4-H Exploration Days helps ready youth for life ahead

  Published on August 27, 2025
  4-H Exploration Days, has been welcoming 4-H youth to campus for more than 50 years. This year, MSU Extension added a new component to the event that will help youth become beyond ready for the future: Campus Career Connect tracks.

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  Rethinking competition: How to foster healthy rivalry in 4-H

  Published on August 20, 2025
  Even in competitive situations, you can balance your competitive spirit with kindness and support.