Rural Educator Ecosystem: Community of Learners

Since its founding in 2015, the Rural Schools Collaborative has been keenly focused on the potential of rural teacher corps. Inspired by the innovative work of Missouri’s Ozarks Teacher Corps, RSC has provided more than $450,000 in planning grants to establish or strengthen rural teacher corps programs. This growing network of programs provided the foundation for the Community of Learners initiative.

The Rural Educator Ecosystem: Community of Learners is a three-year initiative funded by two generous grants. This support underscores the growing recognition that teachers play a vital role in fostering vibrant rural communities. The rural teacher corps learning community includes Established Programs, Emerging Programs, and Project Partners, all of whom are dedicated to the development of intentional rural teacher pathways.

Established Rural Teacher Corps Programs

Emerging Rural Teacher Corps Programs

I Am A Rural Teacher

Stories of the incredible role rural educators play in their schools and communities.

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Emergent Educator's Advisory Council

Rural Teacher Corps Alumni pave the way for the next generation of rural teachers.

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Voices From The Field

Podcast

An inside look at rural teaching from classrooms across the globe.

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