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Teaching Cooperative Intelligence, for a Solidarity Economy

NonProfit Quarterly

Such, at least, is the thesis of work I’ve been involved in to create a cooperative education curriculum at the high school level in the Bronx. Some focus on political education, others on business skills, and yet others on working in specific sectors, such as food.

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Can Universities Build Community? A Conference Explores Possible Paths

NonProfit Quarterly

Central to Harkavys visionand that of most conference participantsis the idea that democracy must begin at home and its home is the neighborly community. A key activity was holding monthly potlucks to build trust among community members. As Johnson elaborated, the only real expense the first year was for food on family dinner nights.

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Movement Economies: Building an Economics Rooted in Movement

NonProfit Quarterly

39 One is the “hospice worker”—many who are employed in human service nonprofits and help people survive the ravages of capitalism (such as by operating food banks) work in this lane. 46 Education in community economics is also key. 48 In a thriving community, this civic infrastructure acts as a kind of “shadow government.”