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Emergency Broadband Benefit / El Beneficio De Emergencia Para Internet

This FCC program helps families and households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. El Beneficio De Emergencia Para Internet es un programa de la FCC para ayudar a las familias y hogares de bajos recursos a pagar el servicio de Internet durante la pandemia. Read more...

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For over 100 years, OSU Extension, in cooperation with partners across Oregon and the U.S. has fulfilled its mission to deliver research-based, hands-on education throughout Oregon communities, and is still strong today.

Our Extension educators are providing new ways to support the health and education of children and adults throughout Oregon. We are teachers. We are researchers. We are neighbors. We are here for you.

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Fun and educational magazine | Revista divertida y educativa

Over the summer, check out our weekly magazine. We encourage you to engage your children in these activities that entertain the whole family.

Durante el verano, consulte nuestra revista semanal. Lo alentamos a involucrar a sus hijos en estas actividades que entretienen a toda la familia.

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young girl being active and smiling outside

Ways you can be physically active

BEPA 2.0 is a classroom-based fitness program that meets health and physical education standards. Families can now enjoy short, fun, game-based activities at home using these take-home sheets

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Juntos student – a historic graduate at The Dalles High School – will attend Harvard

Juntos helped Yahir Santillan-Guzman transform from a shy eighth-grader to student body president and the first male Latino valedictorian in the history of The Dalles High School.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 22, 2021 | News story

Middle-school cooking class leads to serious conversations about food

A benefit of students making meals at home was that they were able to work independently and create a whole dish, unlike in the classroom environment in which they would work in groups on a single aspect.

Chris Branam | Jun 21, 2021 | News story

OSU Virtual Art Show provides creative outlet for Portland-area youth

The show features the works of 25 young artists opened at the OSU Portland Center. The pieces include digital art, ceramics, watercolor and acrylic painting and even a musical composition.

Chris Branam | Jun 10, 2021 | News story

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Extension programs for youth

4-H Youth Development

4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

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Open Campus

OSU Open Campus, a community-based education partnership convened by Oregon State University, provides local access to learning in order to address the unique educational needs of Oregon’s communities. Through a statewide network of...

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Outdoor School

This is an exciting time for Oregon and for Oregon’s 5th and 6th grade students as OSU Extension works in collaboration with schools, partners, and communities to support and grow the statewide Outdoor School program, building on a legacy that began in 1966.

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Food Hero / Héroe de Alimentos

Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, delicious, healthy recipes, and helpful tips. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you will find something new for your family to enjoy.

Héroe de Alimentos es su sitio preferido para recetas rápidas, deliciosas, saludables y consejos útiles. Ya sea que usted sea un principiante o un profesional, encontrará algo nuevo para que su familia disfrute.

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Latest news

Juntos student – a historic graduate at The Dalles High School – will attend Harvard

Juntos helped Yahir Santillan-Guzman transform from a shy eighth-grader to student body president and the first male Latino valedictorian in the history of The Dalles High School.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 22, 2021 | News story

Middle-school cooking class leads to serious conversations about food

Chris Branam | Jun 21, 2021 | News story

OSU Virtual Art Show provides creative outlet for Portland-area youth

The show features the works of 25 young artists opened at the OSU Portland Center. The pieces include digital art, ceramics, watercolor and acrylic painting and even a musical composition.

Chris Branam | Jun 10, 2021 | News story

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Meet Our Experts

Kristen Moore

4-H Youth Development

Please contact me with questions about companion pet 4-H programming in Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties.

Kristopher Elliott

Assistant Director, OSU Extension Service, Outdoor School Program Leader

Outdoor Education

Gina Galaviz-Yap

Juntos Statewide Coordinator

José R. García

OSU Open Campus Juntos Coordinator

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Program for tiny 4-H tots?

Q: In regards to the horse groups... What can a 2nd grader be involved with. Can they be a part of practices and lessons and just not compete?

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