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Teen Motherhood
The Atlantic Cities | READ STORY
This article by the Atlantic Cities presents data on teen motherhood, tracing correlations between economic status, class, and geographical location and the rate of local teen birth rates. The data is also distinguished with respect to the age of the populations under consideration.
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Public Perception and Wealth Inequality
Politizane | READ STORY
Bipartisan public perception of wealth inequality, although savvy to the fact that existing conditions fall short of ideal, is far from capturing the reality of wealth distribution in the United States. This video illustrates the significance of the gap between perceived and real wealth inequality.
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Mothers as Primary Providers
Pew Social Trends | READ STORY
The Pew Research Center's inquiry into the number of households with mothers as sole or primary providers demonstrating an increasing trend in this direction. Mothers are the sole or primary providers in 40% of U.S. households, as contrasted with only 11% in 1960.
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Rural Population Change
Daily Yonder | READ STORY
This interactive Google map by the Daily Yonder shows non-metro population change between 2010 and 2012. Non-metro areas lost population for the first time, during this period since data has been kept on the topic. One primary trend in the data shows that the smaller a county, the more likely it is to have lost population.
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Free Lunch and the Economic Downturn
USDA | READ STORY
This report, included in the most recent edition of Amber Waves, shows that the number of children receiving free or reduced-price lunches at school has increased since 2011. These numbers have increased consistently since 2007, showing the influence of recent economic downturn.
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Marriage and Romantic Ideals
Pew Social Trends | READ STORY
Only 51% of Americans were married in 2011, down from 72% in 1960. Nonetheless, more than 60% of those that remain unmarried say that they would like to marry, and traditional values about marriage--for instance that love is a very important motivator for marriage--remain prevalent.
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Registration for the 2013 NACDEP Conference at Galaxy IV is now open! There will be ten NACDEP breakout sessions, five seminars, a super-seminar, annual awards banquet, and tours from Sept. 16-20 in Pittsburgh, PA. Click here for more information.
MACDEP will also be offering professional development scholarships; stay tuned for more information.
-Paul Lachapelle
MACDEP President
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National Rural Assembly 2013
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June 23-26, 2013
Washington D. C. Metro Area
Sponsor: National Rural Assembly
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Northwest Community Development Institute
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July 8-12, 2013
Boise, ID
Sponsor: Idaho Department of Commerce
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Central Community Development Institute
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July 29-August 2, 2013
Conway, AR
Sponsor: University of Central Arkansas
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Midwest Community Development Institute
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August 5-8, 2013
Moline, IL
Sponsor: Community Development Institute
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University Economic Development Association
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October 27-30, 2013
Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsor: University Economic Development Association
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Grants to Enhance the Lives of Vulnerable People Worldwide
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Deadline: Open
Funder: The Rockefeller Foundation
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Education, Community and Health Grants for FY13
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Deadline: Open
Funder: RGK Foundation
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After School Advantage Program
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Deadline: Open
Funder: GTECH
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Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Program (CDBG-ED)
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Deadline: Open
Funder: MT Department of Commerce
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Second Chance Fund
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Deadline: Open
Funder: American Humane Society
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CO Town Passes Ordinance Requiring Gun-ownership
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UT Reports Above-average Job Growth Numbers
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Salt Lake Tribune; May 17
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New Fracking Regulations Proposed by Interior Dept.
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Fish Found to Have Been Seeking Cooler Water
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Europe Passes Pesticide Ban for Want of Bees
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UM Considering Second Site for New Missoula College
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MSU Program to Cultivate Agricultural Leadership
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Gov. Bullock Launches Economic Development Program w/ MT CEOs
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MT Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up in Last Decade
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Governor Signs Eminent Domain Bill
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