Our Stories
The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
The Seymour Center for Rural Education’s Teacher Corps Retreat
May 21, 2025
Three Rural Teacher Corps in western Illinois come together to build community and connection for the future.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Illinois, Rural Teacher Corps
Eric Nichols - Crane, OR
May 21, 2025
In a widespread community in Harney County, Oregon, the community is the school.
Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Rural Resilience
Ms. Jennifer Pratt, M.Ed. - Houston, MS
May 13, 2025
Houston Alternative School educator and 2024 National Signature Project Award recipient brings place-based learning to life through garden and outdoor classroom initiatives.
Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Mississippi, Grants in Place
Strong Relationships, Bright Futures: Humansville (MO) a Natural Fit for GRAD Partnership Rural Cohort
April 23, 2025
The RSC team recently visited Humansville (MO) School District to learn about how they are fostering student success.
Regional Hubs, Missouri, GRAD Partnership
Full Steam Ahead: Fair Play JAG Program Embraces GRAD Partnership
April 23, 2025
Fair Play School District (MO), one of ten Missouri schools to join the GRAD Partnership in 2024, has found success building student agency through the school’s JAG Program
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Missouri, GRAD Partnership
Building Belonging: How a Rural Missouri Middle School Is Using Beta Club to Boost Connection, Confidence, and Community
April 23, 2025
Cassville (MO) Schools are focusing on their National Beta club to boost attendance and connection.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Missouri, GRAD Partnership
Incubating Aspirations Across Maine
April 22, 2025
The Rural Youth Institute is supporting students throughout rural Maine by supporting youth-serving organizations.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, New England, Rural Resilience
GRAD Partnership Rural Spotlight: Globe High School, AZ
April 17, 2025
At Globe High School in Arizona, a new GRAD Partnership school, history is still alive and being created every day.
Regional Hubs, GRAD Partnership, Arizona
2024-25 Grants in Place Updates from the Field
April 16, 2025
Celebrating Innovation, Community, and Hands-On Learning: How Rural Educators Are Transforming Classrooms Across the Country Through Place-Based Education
Regional Hubs, Iowa, Kansas, New England, Northern California, Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest, Place-Based Education, Mississippi, Grants in Place
One of a Kind: North State Student Ambassadors Plan, Lead New Conference on Rural Voice
April 9, 2025
The North State Student Ambassadors of Chico State University planned and facilitated a conference for high school students centered around gaining confidence in their voice and ways to succeed in college as rural students.
Regional Hubs, Northern California, Rural Resilience
MSREA Celebration Honors Mississippi Rural Teachers of the Year Finalists
March 28, 2025
Highlighting the work of MS Rural Teacher of the Year Finalists: Dr. Lindsay Colyer, Terrance Thomas, Elizabeth White, and Lauren Haslauer
Regional Hubs, Mississippi
Learning in Place: Clemson Science Methods Class Transformed Through Partnership with Local Schools
March 27, 2025
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.