Latest Research

Chris Kjolhede, MD, MPH

School-Based Health Clinics & Absenteeism

A new study associating SBHCs with lower absence rates in rural schools

John Sipple, Joe Francis & Peter Fiduccia

Economic Benefits of Nearby Schools on Rural Communities

Spatial methods support the assumption that schools are crucial to the economic vitality of rural communities

John Sipple, Hope Casto & Lisa McCabe

Child Care Deserts in New York

A geographic assessment of infant and toddler care capacity in communities across New York State

John Sipple, Peter Fiduccia & Kristie LeBeau

The Rural Reality of New York State

Demographic and economic trends highlighting the issues faced by rural communities in New York

Hope Casto & John Sipple

Rural School-Community Partnerships

A new framework for schools to truly serve children, their families, and the broader community