Experiencing poverty in childhood can have lifetime impacts for those children; past research has shown that children who grow up in poverty are more likely to struggle in school, earn less money throughout life; and experience family instability as adults.
Promoting good mental health starts by recognizing early warning signs and understanding coping behaviors. And in Oregon, 4-H leaders – active in every county – are important points of contact for children, particularly in rural areas where mental health resources may be scarce. Equipping 4-H staff and volunteers to help children develop resiliency could make a huge impact.
When Mayra first came to Oregon State, she says seeing the flag hung in the MU made her feel welcome. “The unusual political situation of PR as a commonwealth of the U.S. often results in minimal representation and recognition of our culture in some spaces on the mainland,” she says “Since there are so few of us at OSU, the representation of our flag communicates that we are seen and recognized as valuable members of the institution,” she says.
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Seeing is believing
“Gaza feels like a paradox of culture, beauty, warmth and humanity superimposed on the terrible sadness that underlies everything,” Megan says.
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Strength in diversity
Teachers of young dual language learners (DLLs) have a new resource – “45 Strategies That Support Dual Language Learners” – to help their students recognize diversity as a strength.
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Eyes wide open
“Students who experience the world through education abroad develop cultural sensitivity and humility, and are exposed to working across disciplines, cultures and national boundaries,” Sunil says. “The students saw that real world issues can rarely be seen as black and white. Instead, the issues are complicated, and the solutions are shares of gray. There are no simple issues or simple solutions.”