Our 2019 National Signature Project Award recipient, Devon Barker-Hicks
Devon Barker-Hicks of Meadows Valley, Idaho was our 2019 National Signature Project Award recipient. Devon's project, Build the Ripple, is an exemplary place-based project. Thanks to the National Rural Education Association for co-sponsoring this program on an annual basis.
Rural Futures Take Root in Latham, Ohio
May 12, 2026
At Western Local School District in Appalachian Ohio, Jennifer Buckler is helping students discover that meaningful careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities can grow right in the communities they call home
Grants in Place, Ohio
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Appalachian Future Educators Prepares Future Teachers to Lead in Eastern Kentucky
May 7, 2026
Through scholarships, mentorship, and service learning, the program supports aspiring educators committed to returning home and strengthening their rural communities
Appalachia, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
2026 Grants in Place Project Spotlight: Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship Through Math - Bushnell, IL
May 7, 2026
Grants in Place awardee Dr. Ruth Owusu-Ansah is providing real life experiences for students through her place-based project and field trip