Our Stories

The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.

Panoche School

The Modern One-Room School - Amanda McCraw, Paicines, CA

January 19, 2022

Panoche Elementary School is a one room school house in San Benito County, California. Amanda McCraw is the sole employee, and this is her story.

Northern California, Teacher Profile

Compeer Financial Innovation Grant Recipient of Monmouth, IL

November 29, 2021

Javier Reyes, teacher at Central Intermediate School, showcases academic growth of students with a charming video.

A Rural Approach: UW-Platteville School of Education

November 23, 2021

Highlights from a fall visit to our Driftless Regional Hub partners at UW-Platteville

Power of Partnerships, Driftless Region

Dreaming BIG for People and Place in Bellevue, Iowa

November 22, 2021

RSC team visits Iowa partners and an innovative rural school

Power of Partnerships, Iowa