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Krehbiel, Michelle; Fenton, Melissa S.; Fairchild, Patricia J. – Journal of Extension, 2015
Curricula designed for youth are often lacking a young person's influence and perspective. In order to provide engaging, "fresh" materials for youth, 4-H professionals can recruit youth as curriculum writers. Youth are given an opportunity to form positive partnerships with adults, produce engaging and creative materials for their peers,…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Curriculum Development, Student Developed Materials, Partnerships in Education
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Dappen, Leon; Isernhagen, Jody C. – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 2002
A study examined whether the characteristics of rural communities would limit success of a statewide mentoring program in Nebraska. Surveys of 1,490 students, parents, mentors, and teachers in 10 rural and 23 nonrural schools indicated similar positive changes in student behavior in rural and nonrural schools. Provision of mentors and staff by…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Child Relationship, Behavior Change, Community Involvement