Our Stories
The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
ROOTed In Place Project Spotlight: Planting Popcorn and Purpose in North Utica, Illinois
April 22, 2024
Exploring the k-8 interdisciplinary education popcorn project in rural North Utica, Illinois.
Place-Based Education, Local Philanthropy
Ozarks Teacher Corps: Rural Place-based Learning in Missouri
April 15, 2024
We joined Teton Science Schools, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and several RSC Grants in Place veteran teachers at a collaborative, rural teacher corps training in the Missouri Ozarks Hub. The future is bright for these aspiring rural educators!
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Missouri Ozarks, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps
TARTANS Take to Training in the Tetons
April 8, 2024
A unique trip brought together two RSC hub partners for intentional learning, memorable experiences, and crucial relationship building in the beautiful snow-covered Teton Mountains.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Illinois, Northern Rockies, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps, Gratitude
Sophia Elswick - Toulon, IL
March 28, 2024
A music teacher at Stark County High School in rural Illinois, shares her story about finding community and herself while teaching in rural communities.
Power of Partnerships, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Rural Resilience
National Signature Project Award: Now Accepting Applications!
March 13, 2024
2024-25 applications are due by May 5, 2024.
Power of Partnerships, Place-Based Education
GRAD Partnership Rural School Spotlight: Thomaston, AL
March 7, 2024
Through their dedicated efforts, the School Resource Team at AL Johnson exemplifies effective student support, creating positive impacts on students and the school community, in rural Alabama.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Alabama & the Black Belt, GRAD Partnership
Jayla Gellington - Moundville, AL
March 5, 2024
Bringing real-world learning into the classroom.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Alabama & the Black Belt, Teacher Profile, Rural Resilience
Lanie Christianson and Matthew Eastman - University of Maine
February 28, 2024
Finding a passion for teaching when Maine needs them most.
Regional Hubs, New England, Teacher Profile
GRAD Partnership Intermediary Spotlight: North State Together
February 16, 2024
North State Together, one of Rural Schools Collaborative’s far Northern California hub leads, was recently named a national intermediary spotlight for the GRAD Partnership for Student Success.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Northern California, GRAD Partnership
Investing in Engagement: Exploring Community Development in Rural Arkansas
February 9, 2024
RSC Arkansas Delta partners Rural Community Alliance support community-led education projects to advance career readiness and develop local assets.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Arkansas Delta, Place-Based Education, Rural Resilience
Cultivating Connections: Innovative Place-Based Learning Transforms Perry Central
February 6, 2024
An agriculture teacher cooking up community involvement, place-based education and student pride all through investing in their rural school’s kitchen.
Place-Based Education, Rural Resilience
Arkansas Teacher Corps: Professional Development in Action
January 26, 2024
RSC recently joined our partners at Arkansas Teacher Corps for an All Corps Saturday, where teaching fellows from across the state come together for professional development and community building.