(An item from the ISHN Member information service) An article in Issue #6, 2013 of the H=Journal of Extension reports on a partnership program involving Extension programs (rural community development organizations) and local schools to encourage rural students to attend college. The article reports that "Rural high school graduates are less likely to graduate from college than their urban counterparts, mostly because they are less likely to attend college. Creating a climate of success for rural youth in Northwest Ohio is the goal of the College Readiness for Rural Youth initiative. Due to the large geographic area targeted, Extension has engaged collaborating partners to develop and facilitate "bridging" programs to support academic success and transitions to college for rural youth in the region". The program has linked the College Readiness for Rural Youth program with the OSU Extension program entitled Real Money—Real World (RMRW). RMRW is a successful financial literacy program 4-H professionals use in Ohio in partnership with local schools. The article concludes that "This program serves as an "on the ground" approach to developing the skills and abilities necessary for youth planning to enter post-secondary education to succeed at a higher level. The support and guidance through this bridge program has built the foundation needed to allow for students to envision college opportunity as an attainable goal. The approach is adaptable to fit the needs and demographics of diverse youth groups." Read more>>
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