THE RURBAN FRINGE

Exploring Rural Development: Women in Rural Economies

I’m getting by this spring with a little help from my friends … including my pan-west colleague, Evelyn Clark, Senior Project Manager with Community Futures BC.  Evelyn has extensive experience of both the theory and practice of leadership … read on for the fourth installment of The Fringe’s limited online series exploring rural/rurban development – from a women’s perspective.
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The Decline of Rural Volunteerism

Did you know …

rural residents are more likely to have a strong sense of belonging to their local community;
rural residents are more likely to attend public meetings; and
rural residents are more likely to do volunteer work?

It’s true.*  
It’s also been documented that rural volunteerism helps nurture community sustainability.
Yet there are signs that volunteering rates may be [...]

Community Schools Get Celebrity Backing

In the US, a Senate bill calling for $1 billion to expand the number of full-service community schools is gaining momentum.
A twist on the traditional school model, community schools often provide additional services to students and their families such as primary, dental, or mental health care, career counselling, or nutrition education.
The bill proposes to set up a [...]

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