Jul 6, 2026

The 2026 student survey results from Kansas Communities That Care shows positive trends continue in terms of mental health and substance use, while bullying at school or  cyberbullying remain consistent or slightly below 2025. Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State...

Oct 6, 2025

The new Kansas 4-H year started October 1st, providing youth an opportunity to participate in a variety of project areas. This includes animal science, communications and expressive arts, engineering and technology, family and consumer sciences, leadership and professional development, natural resources, and plant...

Aug 26, 2024

With fall classes getting underway, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, says there are a lot of things that can create anxiety and stress for students. Elaine Johannes says the way middle school and high school students do school today is different...

May 22, 2023

Officials with the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Healthy Blue are partnering to invest in the mental health and well-being of Kansas youth. Healthy Blue – a collaboration of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Blue KC and Anthem Partnership Holding Company – has pledged $100,000 to the initiative. K-State associate...

Oct 3, 2022

Thousands of Kansas 4-H members will put their hands to larger service – part of the 4-H pledge – the weekend of October 8th and 9th by participating in 48 Hours of 4-H. The goal is to challenge 4-H members in every Extension unit to be service-minded leaders and to make an impact in Kansas and their community....