Most cities and many other localities have community development corporations (CDCs), which are dedicated to improving the local economy and providing opportunities for residents of low- and moderate-income communities. Educators may want to partner with local CDCs to provide opportunities for students to learn about community economic development and gain experience in particular industries (e.g., construction, child care, environmental design, and so on). The National Congress for Community Economic Development (listed above under organizational resources on particular aspects of industry) can provide information on the CDCs in specific localities.
Local and state environmental organizations such as Sierra Club chapters can sometimes provide leads to local resources.
Many schools use the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Business Week, and other newspapers and magazines. Other journals that may contain ideas are Hispanic Business (a journal which covers business and finance issues of particular interest to Hispanic individuals), Black Enterprise (a journal which addresses issues facing entrepreneurs of color), and CFO (a journal which examines finance issues in a generally straightforward and accessible way).
Rethinking Schools is an independent, quarterly journal committed to public school reform and promoting equity and social justice. Published by educators, it includes teaching ideas, resource listings, and analyses of educational issues. A 1994 special issue, "Rethinking Our Classrooms: Teaching for Equity and Justice," includes articles by teachers and researchers on innovative teaching practices and resource ideas. Published by Central Region Wisconsin Rethinking Schools, 1001 E. Keefe Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53212, (414) 964-9646.