Place-based education is learner centered, connects classrooms to communities, and increases engagement.

Learn why place-based education is a key component of the Rural Schools Collaborative's mission:

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Place-Based Education

Our partners at Teton Science Schools do an exceptional job defining Place-Based Education and how it connects learners and communities.

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Research & Resources

Explore a wide array of studies and resources related to place-based learning.

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Grants in Place

Our Grants in Place programs support the innovative work of rural classroom teachers.

Place-Based Education Related Stories

Rural Teacher Corps member assisting a student with a project.

Preparing Teachers for Rural Wyoming: Voices from the Field

In this blog, hear from 3 WY Rural Teacher Corps (RTC) members who completed their student teaching in the fall of 2025 and graduated in December 2025 about their experiences in the Corps and with rural teaching.

Clemson University undergraduate students participating in Creative Inquiry. (Photo Credit: Kasi Hubbard and Clemson University)

A New Path for Teacher Preparation at Clemson University

Undergraduates help create Clemson University’s innovative Place-Based Education course bundle

Out of the classroom for teachers from across Alabama

Out of the Classroom, Into Cahaba

Rural Teachers in Alabama practice Place-Based Education through the University of West Alabama and Teton Science Schools

Celebrating Rural Teacher-Leaders: National Signature Project Award 2024-25 Winners

In partnership with the National Rural Education Association, Rural Schools Collaborative is proud to celebrate this year’s National Signature Project Awardees' accomplishments.