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Rural Oklahoma schools work to help English Language Learners attain higher education
April 15, 2024
Hundreds of Oklahoma high school seniors will graduate next month. On top of the end-of-year jitters and finals, prospective college students are completing FAFSA paperwork – but not always in English. Some students and their families need bilingual resources to take their next steps after graduation.
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Amid Black Lives Matter flag debate, Milton school board votes to only fly U.S. and Vermont flags
April 12, 2024
Leading up to the vote, residents had been protesting and sending letters in support of keeping the Black Live Matter flag up.
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Millions May Lose Internet Benefits if Lawmakers Don’t Act
April 03, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program provided up to $30 discounts on internet service for low-income households.
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Rural Population Grows for Second Consecutive Year
April 02, 2024
The Census’ most recent population estimates covering 2023 shows that rural counties gained population, primarily in counties that are close to metropolitan areas.
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Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame welcomes first female inductee
April 02, 2024
Terry Stuart Forst says the award is humbling and an honor. For her, it’s recognition of hard work and passion.
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How plans for a West Texas drag show turned into a war over the First Amendment
March 22, 2024
In the Panhandle, a largely rural region that remains staunchly conservative, LGBTQ+ Texans say political and legal battles overlook their humanity.
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It was once his family’s farm — the largest Black-owned farm in Albemarle County — but now we all own part of it
March 14, 2024
Part of the Charlottesville First Person series – in partnership with Charlottesville Inclusive Media – Philip Cobbs tells the story of his birthplace, and why we should all know its history.
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Rural America Has an Eviction Crisis, Too
March 14, 2024
New research using a national database found that Black rural households have eviction rates four times higher than white households.
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High eviction rates in rural North Carolina counties
March 11, 2024
Even though rents are cheaper than in the city, renters in rural areas are increasingly threatened with losing their homes.
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How Illinois Is Bringing Grocery Stores Back to Main Street
March 10, 2024
A team at Western Illinois University, bolstered by a first-of-its-kind initiative, is helping towns across the state democratize their food economy.
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Majority of bills related to gender identity fail introduction, three remain
February 17, 2024
Bills have been wide-ranging this year, including limits on gender-affirming care for minors, preferred pronoun usage, as well as obscenity laws.
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Roanoke is losing population two ways. What that means for the Evans Spring debate.
February 09, 2024
Most communities in Virginia that are losing populations through both deaths over births and people moving out are rural, economically distressed localities. Roanoke is an outlier.
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Ohio restricts transgender rights
February 01, 2024
Here’s how Athens County schools and healthcare providers are responding.
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New population estimates show a rural renaissance while Fairfax County loses big
January 29, 2024
Most rural counties now see more people moving in than moving out. However, Fairfax County and Virginia Beach have posted the biggest population declines in the state.
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Ohio moves to restrict trangender healthcare, sports participation
January 11, 2024
Here’s how legal changes could impact Athens County healthcare and schools.
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