Our Stories

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

Teacher Profile: Osbaldo Gonzalez - Nyssa, OR

November 17, 2022

Nurturing Hope, Resilience, and Community in Oregon’s Treasure Valley

Pacific Northwest, Teacher Profile, Podcast

2022 in Review: A Tribute to Rural Resilience

November 7, 2022

Read our annual report to learn more about RSC's good works

Rural Resilience

Investing in Action: 2022-2023 Catalyst Initiative Update

November 4, 2022

The 22-23 cohort of Catalyst Grant recipients share about their first few months developing their new program.

Indiana & Great Lakes, Iowa, Pacific Northwest, Rural Teacher Corps

Policy Playbook: Rural Teacher Policy Priorities

October 18, 2022

Through the review and synthesization of reported data, this Executive Summary identifies five emerging trends for rural education policy recommendations.

Power of Partnerships

Eastern Oregon University

A Coalition of Good Work Supports One-room Schools, Ranches, and Rural Communities Across Eastern Oregon

October 17, 2022

Rural Schools Collaborative treks to Eastern Oregon to visit partners and schools

Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Pacific Northwest

Teacher Profile: Maximillion Frommelt - Dodgeville, WI

October 14, 2022

Young educator inspires innovation at his rural school

Driftless Region, Teacher Profile, Podcast

TARTANS in the Classroom: Mariah Garzee

October 12, 2022

TARTANS Alum, Mariah Garzee is inspiring growth & change in her classroom

Illinois, Teacher Profile

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University of Maine Partners with Rural Schools Collaborative in New England

September 29, 2022

Rural Schools Collaborative is excited to continue the legacy of good work and collaboration in the New England Hub through a new partnership with the University of Maine.

Power of Partnerships, New England

2022-23 Action Plan

September 28, 2022

Our team is committed to making intentional strides to support our mission

Teacher Profile: Christina Musselman - Lake Havasu City, AZ

September 27, 2022

How education comes full circle in rural places

Southwest, Teacher Profile

Taylor Kilgore and Linda Hooper, podcast logo

Teacher Profile: Taylor Kilgore and Linda Hooper - Whitwell, TN

September 21, 2022

Rural community encourages deeper understanding through Paper Clips Project

Appalachia, Teacher Profile, Podcast

Vinnie clapping to the beat

Teacher Profile: Vinnie Rivera - McLeansboro, IL

September 7, 2022

Relationships are this band instructor’s leitmotif

Illinois, Teacher Profile