News
Here is the latest from RSC, Regional Hubs, and Strategic Partners.
RSC: 3 Year Strategic Directions (July 2025 - June 2028) and Annual Action Plan
July 10, 2025
Based on insights from the February 2025 Strategic Planning Board Retreat, RSC has identified seven strategic directions to guide our work over the next three years.
RSC News
Rural Schools Collaborative Welcomes New Team Member
July 8, 2025
Megan Cremeans has joined the Rural Schools Collaborative team as Managing Director supporting the Rural Teacher Corps program.
RSC News
Honoring Susan Schroth
July 8, 2025
RSC says farewell to longtime board member, hub lead Susan Schroth
RSC News
Where Personal Experience Meets Professional Purpose: Our Journey with GRAD Partnership
May 27, 2025
As the Community Foundation steps into its role as the backbone organization for GRAD Partnership in the Dubuque, Iowa region, they're not just implementing another program. They're leveraging their deep experience in collective impact to ensure this initiative takes root and flourishes.
Regional Hubs, Iowa, Shared With Us, GRAD Partnership
Missouri State University Hosts Inaugural Rural Summit
April 29, 2025
The Missouri State University Center for Rural Education recently held their first-ever Rural Summit.
Regional Hubs, Missouri
New America Releases Grow-Your-Own Report
April 17, 2025
Our friends at New America have released a comprehensive report highlighting the importance of Grow Your Own programs in combating the national teacher shortage.
Rural Teacher Corps
Teachers Are Heroes: Here’s Your Chance to Let Them Know
April 9, 2025
From now through April 25, you have the chance to show up for educators - Honor a teacher with your gift today!
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North Dakota Op-Ed: The Essential Role of Federal Government in Education: Protecting Rural Schools and Communities
April 1, 2025
Hear from Dr. Steve Johnson, a longtime RSC advocate and rural superintendent based in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, on this second op-ed in a series exploring the impact of the national landscape on local and regional rural places in North Dakota.
Regional Hubs, North Dakota, Shared With Us
Brian Fogle: To Support Small Towns, Government Should Focus on Effectiveness, Not Efficiency (Op-ed)
March 20, 2025
Brian Fogle, RSC Board Chair and a lifelong leader in rural community development, details the needs facing rural-serving organizations and how recent changes to the federal government further threaten rural places and people.
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Dr. Steven L. Johnson: Rural Schools at Risk: The Unseen Real Toll of Federal and State Education Cuts in North Dakota (Op-Ed)
March 20, 2025
Dr. Steve Johnson, a longtime RSC advocate and rural superintendent based in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, shares his perspective on the dangers of cutting education funding.
Regional Hubs, North Dakota, Shared With Us
University of Central Missouri Joins RSC Regional Hub Network
March 13, 2025
The University of Central Missouri has joined the RSC Regional Hub Network as a third partner dedicated to uplifting rural education in Missouri.
Regional Hubs, Missouri, RSC News
Rural Schools Collaborative Receives $1.2 Million Grant from ECMC Foundation to Strengthen Rural Educator Pipeline
March 5, 2025
This three-year grant will strengthen RSC’s Rural Teacher Corps Network to recruit, prepare, and retain rural educators.