THE RURBAN FRINGE

Clearly Misunderstood

‘Change management’ is an oxymoron.

Saving Rural Schools

Unlike rural school consolidation – a policy which has drawn much (and often negative) media attention – successful rural school stories are harder to come by.
Schools, particularly in rural areas, are focal points for communities, serving children, youth and families, providing public space, offering programs, hosting events, building social connections, and providing a hub for many facets [...]

Stop Scapegoating Community Organizing

Oftentimes, ‘community organizing’ gets a bad rap … but why? 
I tend to view the term in its broadest sense, in that I don’t believe it should be used to tell anyone how to vote or how to feel about particular issues, but that it can assist groups in developing an effective message, communicating that message, developing a strategic [...]

3 Words to Live By: 2011

It’s that time of year again … when New Year’s resolutions ripen and owners of fitness centres and authors of self-help books reap obscene profits.  Being in the anti-resolution category myself, I’m once again choosing three themes to help provide focus and clarity for my activities this year.
This year’s words are:  Foster.  Challenge.  Change.
I’ve big [...]

Speak Loudly and Carry a Very Small Stick

… a lot of small sticks can kindle a great fire.

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