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Theory of Change
Every rural community needs well-resourced schools, talented educators, peers to support them, and a positive outlook for the future.
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Grants in Place
Grants in Place awards project funds to rural teachers to promote student-community engagement and place-based exploration.
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Rural Teacher Corps
The Rural Teacher Corps Network promotes the recruitment, preparation, and placement of rural teacher-leaders.
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RSC Values
Explore more about the 7 values in our Theory of Change that grounds RSC's work in rural schools and communities.
Events
Rural Teacher Corps Forum 2024
Webinar Series
Join us on April 26th, 10:00am -12:00pm CST for our annual Rural Teacher Corps Forum Webinar. This year our forum will explore the intersection between Grow-Your-Own programs and Rural Teacher Corps, examining the reciprocal relationship between two pathways to address the rural teacher shortage. Our featured panelists this year are:
- Dr. Jeremy Eltz, of CELL University of Indianapolis and RSC Indiana & Great Lakes Hub lead
- Amaya Garcia, Director of PreK–12 Research and Practice at New America
- Dr. Jim La Prad of Western Illinois University
- Dr. Kathrina O'Connell, of Bemidji State University and coordinator of BSU's Rural Teacher Corps via RSC's Catalyst Grant Initiative
RSC Regional Hubs
Hub partners provide RSC with a flexible and cost-effective organizational infrastructure. They are vehicles for authentic place-centered learning, teacher support, and shared reflection.
The latest from our Hubs and Partners:
News and Updates
Ozarks Teacher Corps: Rural Place-based Learning in Missouri
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!
TARTANS Take to Training in the Tetons
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.
GRAD Partnership Year 1 Results
After the first full year of implementation, the GRAD Partnership for Student Success national collaboration is pleased to announce the results from nearly 50 schools implementing and measuring Student Success models.
Sophia Elswick - Toulon, IL
A music teacher at Stark County High School in rural Illinois, shares her story about finding community and herself while teaching in rural communities.
I Am a Rural Teacher
The I Am a Rural Teacher National Advocacy Campaign is committed to empowering rural teachers around the world. Learn more about how you can engage in this effort!
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