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Would You Like To Swing on a Star? Opportunities to Improve Education in Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District
This report, "Would You Like To Swing on a Star? Opportunities to Improve Education in Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District," was prepared by the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) in May 1986. It addresses the intertwined problems of poor economic conditions and educational attainment in Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District, which had the lowest percentage of high school graduates in the nation at the time.
Coal and Economic Development in Central Appalachia: A New Framework for Policy,
This report, "Coal and Economic Development in Central Appalachia: A New Framework for Policy," authored by Cynthia L. Duncan, Ph.D., and published in January 1986 by the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), examines the relationship between coal production and economic development in Central Appalachia, particularly Kentucky.
Limited Access: Healthcare for the Rural Poor
Piney Road: Work, Education, and the Re-Making of the Southern Family" by Jacqueline J. Saindon examines the impact of work and education on rural Southern families, focusing on Gresham County. The research, supported by the Rural Economic Policy Program of the Aspen Institute and Ford Foundation, investigates how low literacy rates and available low-skill, low-wage jobs in industries like poultry farming affect economic development and educational attainment.
Limited Access: Health Care for the Rural Poor
This report, "Limited Access: Health Care for the Rural Poor" by Laura Summer, published by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in March 1991, examines the challenges rural residents, especially those with low incomes, face in accessing health care services.
Leading and Learning: Chris Estes
Aspen CSG Co-Executive Director Chris Estes talks about centering leadership on mutual benefit, collaboration, and creating intentional spaces for trust and shared learning.
Centering Indigenous Leadership in Rural Development
Aspen CSG partners with Indigenous leaders to center sovereignty, equity, and Indigenous priorities in building a thriving rural future for all.
Supporting Ballot Access in Rural Communities
Systems-level factors have restricted access to voter information and the ballot box—but they can be dismantled.
Rural Community College Excellence: A Guide to Delivering Strong Opportunity for Students and Communities
Rural community colleges serve over 1.5 million students, yet often receive less attention compared to their urban and suburban counterparts. To address this gap, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program shares examples of high-achieving rural colleges.
The Power of Connection: Rural Development Hubs in Action
Lessons and insights on advancing the Rural Development Hub model.
From the Delta to Aspen: Elevating Rural Voices & Solutions
At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Justin Archer Burch brought what’s working in the Delta to a national stage, ensuring rural, Southern, and community-rooted solutions are part of the conversation.
Stacy Caldwell on Representing Rural Interests in Tahoe-Truckee
A Q&A with Stacy Caldwell, CEO of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, who is reshaping what rural leadership looks like in California’s North Tahoe-Truckee region.
Leadership Lessons: Bonita Robertson-Hardy
Co-Executive Director of Aspen CSG, Bonita Robertson-Hardy, shares leadership lessons learned from a career working with and in community, and emphasizes the importance of finding your "why" as a leader.