Place-Based Education
Learn why place-based education is a key component of the Rural Schools Collaborative's mission:
Place-Based Education
Our partners at Teton Science Schools do an exceptional job defining Place-Based Education and how it connects learners and communities.
Research & Resources
Explore a wide array of studies and resources related to place-based learning.
Grants in Place
Our Grants in Place programs support the innovative work of rural classroom teachers.
Place-Based Education Related Stories
Connie Skrmetta - DeLisle, MS
Highlighting the innovative programs created and led by Mississippi Rural Teacher of the Year winner, Connie Skrmetta, the Health and Physical Education Teacher at DeLisle Elementary School in DeLisle, MS.
Supporting Rural Teachers in Greater Dubuque
Recently, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque hosted their annual Rural Teacher Summit.
Appalachian Future Educator Pioneers Place-Based Literacy Research
Gwen, a rising sophomore at Morehead State University, is researching how to make language arts curriculum relevant to home.
Proudly Announcing our 2024-25 National Signature Project Award Recipients!
The National Rural Education Association and Rural Schools Collaborative award five outstanding rural educators for this year’s National Signature Project!