Our Stories
The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
GRAD Partnership Rural School Spotlight: Tulelake, CA
May 8, 2024
RSC and our partner GRAD Partnership Intermediaries at North State Together (NST) had the opportunity to visit Tulelake Basin High School in Tulelake, CA. Learn more about their efforts to build school connectedness and students success:
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Northern California, GRAD Partnership
GRAD Partnership CA Rural Spotlight: TRIO at Anderson and West Valley High Schools
May 8, 2024
RSC along with GRAD Partnership Intermediaries from North State Together (NST), had the opportunity to meet members of the TRIO leadership team working to build student success at Anderson Union School District.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Northern California, GRAD Partnership
Dr. Brandon Renfroe - Geraldine, AL
May 6, 2024
How rural-focused Higher-Ed programs nurture K-12 education.
Alabama & the Black Belt, Teacher Profile, Podcast
Integrating Rural Teacher Corps and Grow-Your-Own Models: The 2024 Rural Teacher Corps Forum
May 6, 2024
This year’s Rural Teacher Corps Forum Webinar explored the intersection of dedicated rural teacher preparation programs, or Rural Teacher Corps, with regional efforts to build diverse Grow-Your-Own teacher pathway programs.
Power of Partnerships, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps
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.