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  • Rural schools unite to make college the rule, rather than the exception

    November 16, 2017 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    High school students in rural areas show lower rates of college degrees and have fewer opportunities such as not having a dual enrolment program that allows them to take college courses while in high school. Ohio Appalachian Collaborative involves rural schools working together to fight for grants and opportunities for the students in rural areas, and so far the statistics show that more students are going to college and are more engaged in high school.

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  • How ex-offenders get a second chance and a new career in rural Tennessee. Is it a model for Philly?

    November 11, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Winchester, Tennessee

    In rural Tennessee the unemployment rate can be very high, making it hard for inmates to find jobs upon their release, which then increases the rate of recidivism. The Rural Reentry Program has set up training programs for inmates while in jail in order for them to earn their certification and then find work at a local factory. This effort helps lower recidivism and balances the cost of imprisonment.

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  • Raton tries to rise again

    October 29, 2017 |

    The Taos News |

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    Response Location: United States, Raton, New Mexico

    Raton's economy took a devastating blow when its coal mine shut down and hundreds of people lost their job. In recent years the town has made great strides in rebuilding by taking inventory of what the town needs, encouraging local businesses, seeking tourists and businesses, and trying to build a stronger work ethic in the residents and decrease the prevalence of drugs.

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  • In New Mexico, demographic shifts have helped job growth

    October 24, 2017 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Luna County, New Mexico

    Historically there has been stigma and pushback to bilingual and immigrant programs, but some counties are starting to embrace diversity as key to economic development. Greater diversity spurs innovation, entrepreneurship, and population growth in rural areas, recognition of these benefits has eased the stigma and encouraged more immigrant programs.

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  • Where in the West young people are moving

    October 16, 2017 |

    High Country News |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

    Rural counties across the West are grappling with how to entice more young people to remain local, but a few counties demonstrate what it takes to succeed. By focusing on niche tourism industries, education, and housing, counties in Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and Utah are paving the way to bring families and young people back to the West.

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  • Brewery helps breathe life into downtown Truth or Consequences

    October 16, 2017 |

    NMPolitics.net |

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    Response Location: United States, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

    Truth or Consequences is a town facing many growth barriers such as an aging population and low average income. Entrepreneurs are seeing an opportunity to develop businesses in this town which is helping to revolutionize the town and bring more people in.

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  • Hemp Farmers Face Rocky Road in Diversifying Eastern Kentucky's Economy

    October 06, 2017 |

    West Virginia Public Broadcasting |

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    Response Location: United States, Pikeville, Kentucky

    Appalachia, a region put on the map due to coal mining, is now facing a time of declining coal mining jobs. As this persists, however, there is slowly growing movement to turn to hemp farming as a way to bring both jobs and money back into Eastern Kentucky. Although much is still unknown about the future of this crop, it's still standing as a beacon of hope for the community as a means to helping both the people and the region in their fight for increased economic stability.

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  • The Compass, Making it Work, Making it Work: Affordable Medical Equipment in India

    October 01, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: India

    This episodes highlights two efforts that have been put in place to provide a service poor people don’t have access to. One of those is Simpa Network, which is providing affordable electricity through solar power to people in India. The other has been dubbed “Amazon for the Poor,” which borrowed Amazon’s model to deliver products to people that live in rural parts of Kenya. So far, 50,000 people have opted to order goods.

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  • These Solar Farms Have A Secret Hiding Under Them: Mushrooms

    September 22, 2017 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: Japan, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture

    As populations urbanize and the disparity between city and country grows, farmers in Japan are facing increasing economic challenges and a shortage of new farmers to work the land. But a new scheme may help farms to be more profitable by creatively doubling the productivity of their land. New projects allow farmers to grow produce or graze livestock beneath large swaths of solar panels, generating income from both energy sold to the grid as well as more traditional agricultural means.

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  • Creating Big-City Jobs in Small-Town America

    September 21, 2017 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States, New Mexico

    Americans in the technology field were finding it hard to get work in much of the country. Additionally companies were growing tired of the problems associated with outsourcing to other countries. Now, American companies outsource to other places within the United States, lessening communication barriers and resulting in more technology jobs.

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