Building sustainable rural communities through a keen focus on place, teachers, and philanthropy.

Our Mission

Announcement

RSC Receives $585,000 Grant From Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Rural Schools Collaborative is excited to announce a $585,000, 33-month grant to strengthen place-based, collaborative initiatives to recruit, prepare, and retain rural teachers.

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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.

2024 Impact Report

Learn about Rural Schools Collaborative's impact from our year-end review!

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Rural Teacher Corps Programs

The recruitment, preparation, and retention of visionary teacher-leaders is central to Rural Schools Collaborative’s mission of building sustainable rural communities through a keen focus on place, teachers, and community. Now with our 25+ Rural Teacher Corps partners, our network collectively trains more than 250 rural teachers a year.

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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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