The unique case for rural charter schools
Nationwide, 16 percent of charter schools are rural. Yet, somehow these key players are often overlooked.
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Study: 60 percent of rural millennials lack access to a political life
A recent study from the Tisch College of Civil Life at Tufts looks at millennials' civic engagement – and finds some cause for concern in rural, suburban and urban areas.
Six charts that illustrate the divide between rural and urban America
More and more people are talking about the 'rural-urban divide,' but what does that phrase actually mean? We asked experts from around the country to illustrate the gap in graphs and maps.
Why prison building will continue booming in rural America
The number of prisons in the US swelled between 1970 and 2000, from 511 to nearly 1,663. Here's the story of why one town in Arkansas welcomed a correction facility.
Broadband internet can help rural communities connect – if they use it
Giving rural residents the option of using broadband access isn't enough to boost their community involvement. To really improve civic engagement, rural dwellers need to use the internet.
Red state rural America is acting on climate change – without calling it climate change
With little action at the national level on climate change, state and city officials are taking the lead – but by emphasizing local benefits.
In latest skirmish of western land wars, Congress supports mining and ranching
Republicans in Congress are working to kill an Obama administration rule that broadens public input into federal land use planning. Hunters, fishermen, hikers and environmental groups are opposed.
Diversity is on the rise in urban and rural communities, and it’s here to stay
Nine out of 10 rural places experienced increases in diversity from 1990 to 2010. Data show a more diverse future is guaranteed across all of America, and there's no going back.
Where is ‘rural America,’ and what does it look like?
'Rural America' is a deceptively simple term for a remarkably diverse collection of places. Understanding – and improving – these parts of the country is critical for all Americans.
Rural America matters to all Americans
Are you part of the 86 percent of Americans who do not live in rural America? Here's why Trump's choice to lead the USDA matters to you.
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Professor and Extension Economist, Oklahoma State University
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Director, Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement in the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University
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Professor of History, University of Idaho
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Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University
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Liberal Arts Research Professor of Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University
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Instructor of History, University of Oregon
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Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, University of North Dakota
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Associate Director of the Agricultural Law Center; Director of Career Development (Law School), Drake University
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Professor of Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University
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Professor of Sociology and Senior Demographer, University of New Hampshire
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Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Pennsylvania State University
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Research Associate, The University of Montana
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Professor of Economics, Colorado State University
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Economic Development Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University
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