Trauma-Informed School Security in Edgecombe County
Trauma-informed training helped school resource officers (SROs) in Edgecombe County, N.C. better understand student behavior, and approach their work in more restorative, and less punitive, ways.
Evaluation Report: Tarboro Young Civic Leaders Internship
In the summer of 2023, ROI piloted an innovative new high school internship program, the Young Civic Leaders (YCL) initiative, in collaboration with the Town of Tarboro, N.C.
2023 HOPE PhotoVoice ECPS Impact Report
This rigorous evaluative report offers an in-depth analysis of ROI’s Biofeedback Breathing Program pilot.
The Innovation Process at ROI
Research and development (R&D) is a critical process for any company. It is through this process that a company can create new products or services and improve on existing ones.
How ROI Thinks About Scale
Growth means different things to different organizations. Some organization measure growth by increases in revenue, widened customer base, or expansions to new markets.
Transformative Technology Builds Wellness Among Staff at Wilson County Department of Social Services
From December 2022 – February 2023, Rural Opportunity Institute’s (ROI) Small Bets Lab collaborated with the Wilson County Department of Social Services (WCDSS) on a pilot aimed to promote staff wellbeing.
How Constraints Improve Organizations & Lead to Breakthroughs
If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your own startup, you know that it is no small feat. Coming up with an amazing idea, finding supportive partners, and building an effective curriculum can be very challenging by itself, but throw in a shoestring budget and limited time and resources, and you’re set up for a huge undertaking.
Design Thinking Vs. Systems Thinking: Why You Should be Using Both
There are two main schools of thought when it comes to problem solving: design thinking and systems thinking.
ROI’s Theory of Change
At ROI, we know that change doesn’t come out of nowhere. To be a successful organization, it’s vital to be clear about your goals and strategies for making them happen over time.
Don’t Buy a Building As a Non-Profit: Advice About Constraint and Resource Efficiency
Having some sort of constraint or scarcity surrounding your business can seem like a negative.