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
Eric Nichols - Crane, OR
In a widespread community in Harney County, Oregon, the community is the school.
Ms. Jennifer Pratt, M.Ed. - Houston, MS
Houston Alternative School educator and 2024 National Signature Project Award recipient brings place-based learning to life through garden and outdoor classroom initiatives.
2024-25 Grants in Place Updates from the Field
Celebrating Innovation, Community, and Hands-On Learning: How Rural Educators Are Transforming Classrooms Across the Country Through Place-Based Education
Learning in Place: Clemson Science Methods Class Transformed Through Partnership with Local Schools
Drs. Steph Dean and Julianne Wenner detail how they utilized partnerships with local rural schools to enhance their science methods course for pre-service teachers at Clemson University.