A Compass for Families
Head Start helps fill a critical void in early childhood education and service delivery in rural America.
Rural America
Rural communities face a broad range of challenges in the 21st century, from demographic change to access to essential services, to economic hardship. The Center for American Progress’ growing research on rural America aims to build inclusive rural narratives and develop equitable, progressive solutions.
Redefining Rural America
Adversity and Assets: Identifying Rural Opportunities
3 Ways to Improve the Outcomes for African Americans in the Rural South
The Modern Company Town
A Fair Deal for Farmers
The Gender Wage Gap Among Rural Workers
While all rural workers make less, rural women of color face an especially large wage gap.
Fertile Ground
The farm bill is America's largest funding source for private lands conservation; its programs can be better leveraged to attract billions of dollars in private investment, increasing the economic and environmental benefits of conservation on working lands.
A Progressive Plan for Ending Poverty — Including Rural Poverty — in America
Author Katherine Gallagher Robbins outlines a progressive plan for ending rural poverty that would ensure that all Americans have access to the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
10 Ways President Trump’s Agenda Will Harm His Supporters in Rural and Small-Town America
Many rural and small-town voters supported President Trump—but his agenda will harm families and the economy in their communities.
Vouchers Are Not a Viable Solution for Vast Swaths of America
Small rural and suburban public school districts are a poor fit for President Trump’s proposed private-school voucher system.
Opportunities for Promoting Credit for Affordable Housing in Rural America
The affordable housing challenges facing rural communities demand a careful look at strategies that can boost credit and help rural communities thrive.