Our Stories
Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
I Am A Rural Teacher: Linda Rost - Baker, MT
March 13, 2026
Through hands-on research, mentorship, and unwavering belief in her students, Linda Rost redefines what’s possible in rural education
Montana, Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners
2026 Grants in Place Project Spotlight: Learning by Doing: Finding the Solution to Food Insecurity - Crane, MO
March 13, 2026
Nathan Hensley leads students to learn about the food system in efforts to produce healthy foods to share with community members in need
Grants in Place, Missouri, Place-Based Education
When Students Lead: Kansas State University’s Future Rural Teacher Conference
March 12, 2026
Two RSC Hub Partners, Kansas State University and Chico State University, partner on a student-led Future Rural Teacher Conference
Regional Hubs, Kansas, Northern California, Rural Teacher Corps
District Dash: The University of Central Missouri Connects Schools with Future Rural Educators
March 12, 2026
The University of Central Missouri’s District Dash brings together school administrators and pre-service teachers
Missouri
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Arkansas Teacher Corps Builds and Sustains Teacher-Leaders Across the Delta
March 11, 2026
Through intensive preparation, coaching, and community-centered professional development, ATC strengthens Arkansas’ rural educator workforce
Arkansas Delta, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Great River Teacher Corps at Western Illinois University Strengthens the Rural Educator Pipeline
February 27, 2026
Grounded in regional partnership and place-based preparation, WIU’s initiative invests in future teachers committed to rural schools
Illinois, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
From Understanding to Implementation: East Carolina University Leads the Way on AI in Education
February 26, 2026
East Carolina University’s AI Teaching and Research Institute is empowering teachers to explore the intersection of AI and education
Southeast
I Am A Rural Teacher: Crystal Barnett-Sheaves – Marietta, OH
February 24, 2026
Connecting classrooms, careers, and community
Ohio, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners
What We’re Learning So Far: RSC’s Rural Educator Ecosystem Community of Learners
February 11, 2026
One year into the Community of Learners Project, participants inspire and uplift Rural Teacher Corps efforts nationwide
Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
Preparing Teachers for Rural Wyoming: Voices from the Field
January 28, 2026
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.
Power of Partnerships, Northern Rockies, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps
I Am a Rural Teacher: Kailyn Hoesman - Monmouth, IL
January 28, 2026
Kailyn celebrates Place- Based learning in rural schools and communities
Illinois, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners
I Am a Rural Teacher: Shelby Starbuck - Fredonia, KS
December 19, 2025
Shelby prepares to lead in and out of the classroom