Our Mission:
Empower
We empower rural communities to effect change by creating opportunities in education, economic development, and youth empowerment to improve quality of life and place.
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THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITIES
Rural Community Alliance members have a vision for just and thriving rural communities that offer access to an excellent education, economic opportunity, and rewarding quality of life to all residents.
The mission of Rural Community Alliance is to empower rural communities to effect change by creating opportunities in education, economic development, and youth empowerment to improve quality of life and place.
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Podcast
Representing Rural
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Introduction to the Representing Rural podcast
In this introductory episode, Candace Williams gives an overview of the podcast. Listen to Podcast
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Superintendent Henry Anderson
On the first episode of Representing Rural, we have a conversation with Superintendent Henry Anderson of the Marvell-Elaine School District. He answers questions about how he and his district have
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Who we are….
Join Rural Community Alliance staff as we give an overview of our current work. Listen to Podcast
Interested?
Get Involved
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