The National Academies will host a workshop on June 11-12, 2026 at the Keck Center focused on how to support the development of media literacy for children and youth in the context of rapidly changing and complex media environments. The workshop will bring together educators, librarians, curriculum developers, researchers, program providers, associations, organizations, as well as funders and policymakers to explore promising practices and programs. Workshop participants will

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Dairy Youth Gain Hands-On Experience in Milk Quality and Milk Production Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Hosts Annual Dairy Discovery Workshop for Youth ITHACA, New York (March 27-28, 2026) - Another year, an ‘udder’ Dairy Discovery Workshop hosted by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, where each year’s unique theme allows participants to focus on a different area of the dairy industry. Held March 27-28 at Morrison Hall on the Cornell University campus, this year’s program was themed “Qual

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Please join us for the Community Neuroscience Initiative’s May Accessible Neuroscience Lecture with Dr. Gina Poe! “Sleep and the Brain: How Rest Supports Learning, Memory, and Health Across All Ages” Date: May 30, 11:00 AM ET via Zoom | Register Here Dr. Gina Poe of the University of California, Los Angeles, investigates how sleep supports learning, memory consolidation, and brain plasticity, with a particular focus on REM sleep. Her research has informed our understanding

We would like to invite all staff who work with youth and families to a staff development training opportunity hosted by CCE Albany on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. The theme of this training is “Examining Current Mental Health Trends in Today’s Youth” and will be offered virtually featuring the following speakers: Dr. Janis Whitlock, PhD, MPH – Emerita Research Scientist with Cornell University. The title of her presentation is “Creating An Emotional Wellness T

Worksite Wellness Ideas Date: May 28, 2028 at 11:00 AM Location: Online REGISTER AT: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/nJfbIsIMQAKaLX-JfboEtA In this virtual session, participants will explore high-quality educational resources and real-world examples of how CCE Associations have promoted whole-person wellness through meaningful actions that can be done individually and as a team. The session will highlight practical approaches across 4 key wellness areas: physical act

Dear Colleagues, The NYSACCE 4‑H Annual Fall Conference is coming up, and we are excited to invite you to share your expertise, ideas, and successes with peers from across the state by presenting a workshop or poster! The conference is October 13-15, 2026 at Skaneateles Fields Resort and Spa in Onondaga County. This conference is an excellent opportunity to: Showcase innovative programs, research, and practices Inspire and learn from the youth development community Spark me

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback in the 4-H Club Management Systems survey! We want to circle back and share what we heard. Here is a report of the survey results and a poster summary. We invite you to share your reactions and ideas about next steps here.

YNOE Professional Development: Nature-Based Education, June 24th, 9:30am-3pm Join the Environment Department at CCE-Broome for a day long training on how to bring nature-based education into the classroom, and how to bring the classroom into nature. 9:30-10am: Welcome 10-11:30: Bringing Nature into the Classroom 11:30-12pm: Lunch provided 12-1pm: Community and Classroom Compost Programing 1-3pm: Insect Programing in the Cutler Botanic Garden 3pm: Depart Participants will rec

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First-Ever New York State 4-H Livestock Bowl Held at Cornell University Ithaca, NY — The inaugural New York State 4-H Livestock Bowl took place on Saturday, April 25, at Cornell University, marking an exciting new opportunity for youth across the state to showcase their knowledge and skills in livestock science. To qualify for this year’s event, participants were required to complete an online written examination administered by their county 4-H Educator

Looking to energize your 4-H Volunteer training with fresh ideas and creativity? Each week, we’re bringing you dynamic, research-based resources that are ready to use and easy to fit into your program. Supporting volunteers in reaching their goals and delivering high-quality youth experiences is at the heart of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are crafted to inspire innovation, build confidence, and help you share the 4-H story in ways that tr

Quick reminder that Paper Clover starts tomorrow, April 17 th and runs until May 3rd. If you need promotional materials, they can be found at Paper Clover Marketing We would love to see pictures of your 4-H'ers in store. We will randomly surprise a few submitters/posters with a 4-H gift pack so please share those pictures!! You can email pictures to me or post at hashtag #4HPaperClover tagging NYS 4-H! If you haven't already, please sign up for demo days April 25 th

Join us for April's Community Neuroscience Initiative’s Accessible neuroscience lecture for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. "How Trauma and Stress Shape the Brain and Our Health" o Dr. Nathaniel Harnett of Harvard Medical School at Mclean Hospital researches contextual factors underlying demographic differences in stress-related disorders following trauma. He will introduce research on how neighborhood context and historical factors can account for brain-related risk and r