Are you searching the educational ecosystem for exemplary alignment of in-school and out-of-school time? Curious how to blend social-emotional learning and academic development? Learn how America’s land-grant universities partner through Cooperative Extension’s experiential learning curriculum delivered by 4-H in schools are transforming chronic absenteeism, reducing behavior referrals, and providing avenues for leveling the playing field academically. This session encourages shared commitment at local, state, and national leadership levels and aligned action within the educational ecosystem to advance equity. Participants will learn how to impact their own community in a way that leverages the power and voice of youth leaders.