Our Stories
The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Proud Rural Teacher Initiative at University of Wisconsin-Platteville Supports All Students as Future Rural Teachers
December 10, 2025
UW-Platteville’s innovative model strengthens the rural teacher pipeline through partnerships, cultural learning, and hands-on community engagement
Driftless Region, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
A New Path for Teacher Preparation at Clemson University
December 5, 2025
Undergraduates help create Clemson University’s innovative Place-Based Education course bundle
Place-Based Education
Out of the Classroom, Into Cahaba
November 25, 2025
Rural Teachers in Alabama practice Place-Based Education through the University of West Alabama and Teton Science Schools
Power of Partnerships, Black Belt, Northern Rockies, Place-Based Education
Eight Years, Big Impact: Celebrating University Charter School in Livingston, AL
November 25, 2025
How a rural charter school is redefining opportunity, belonging, and student success in partnership with The University of West Alabama
Black Belt, GRAD Partnership
Breaking Barriers in the Black Belt: Hale County College and Career Academy
November 25, 2025
How the GRAD Partnership and Hale County College and Career Academy are equipping students with communication, professionalism, and confidence for the real world
Black Belt, GRAD Partnership
Rethinking Rural: Lessons from Montana’s Educator Community
November 18, 2025
RSC Board Chair Brian Fogle Reflects on Rural Teachers, Place, and Possibility
Montana, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
Rooted in the Black Belt: The Enduring Spirit of Amelia Love Johnson School
November 18, 2025
Amelia Love Johnson, a GRAD Partnership school in rural Alabama, leans into the power of relationships
Black Belt, GRAD Partnership
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: The University of Maine Strengthens Rural Education Across New England
November 18, 2025
The University of Maine’s Rural Teacher Corps builds community, resilience, and connection for rural educators
Regional Hubs, New England, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
Valley City State University Leading the Way
November 18, 2025
The School of Education at Valley City State University features many innovative programs that are enhancing rural education across North Dakota
North Dakota
Capturing Community Stories at the Captina Creekin’ Festival
November 5, 2025
Ohio University Rural Teacher Corps students capture sense of place and community through storytelling
Regional Hubs, Ohio, Rural Teacher Corps
‘That’s not my job’ Isn’t a Thing: Inside the thriving Menoken School (ND)
November 4, 2025
Dedicated and adaptable teachers create a family-friendly, student-centered learning environment in Menoken, North Dakota
Regional Hubs, North Dakota
I Am A Rural Teacher: Mary McHugh - Sweet Briar, ND
November 4, 2025
Mary shares her passion for designing effective education in a small North Dakota school