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Belonging in Rural Schools: Elevating Student Voice through the GRAD Partnership Storytelling Contest

May 28, 2026

Students across the national rural GRAD Partnership cohort share what connection, community, and support mean to them

Regional Hubs, Arizona, Black Belt, Missouri, Northern California, Southeast, GRAD Partnership

Student Focused Solutions: Cultivating a culture of attendance at Paloma ESD

April 30, 2026

Facing unique challenges, Paloma Elementary School District in Arizona is using the GRAD Partnership to attain attendance milestones and foster an atmosphere of belonging

Arizona, GRAD Partnership

Restoring the Pride of Wellton: A New Chapter for Antelope Union High School

April 30, 2026

Antelope Union High School has significantly reduced chronic absenteeism and behavioral issues by pairing new academic requirements with a robust system of public recognition and support

Arizona, GRAD Partnership

Southern Trinity High School students

Rural, Remote, and Resourceful: Student connections thrive at Southern Trinity High School

April 15, 2026

Although it has a small student body, Southern Trinity High School (CA) maximizes personalized learning and connections for learners

Northern California, GRAD Partnership

“It's In The Culture of Our School:” Student leadership flourishes at Fall River High School

April 15, 2026

At Fall River Junior Senior High School (CA), student leaders take responsibility for attendance and engagement

Northern California, GRAD Partnership

Hollister High School students and Principal Dr. Christina Smith pictured in front of the Hollister Hall of Fame

Boosting School Spirit at Hollister High School by Holding Students Accountable

March 26, 2026

Pep rallies for academic progress at GRAD Partnership school Hollister High School, has boosted school spirit through school wide incentives for academic progress

Missouri, GRAD Partnership

‘The Tools of Hope:’ Student Success Flourishes at Reeds Spring High School

March 26, 2026

Intentional changes in the school climate at Reeds Spring High School (MO) have led to big improvements for this GRAD Partnership school

Missouri, GRAD Partnership

‘Put Me in Coach:’ Why Student Connection is the Secret to Success at Shell Knob

March 24, 2026

By integrating responsibilities and leadership into the daily curriculum, Shell Knob School shows that even the youngest students are ready to lead their own success

Missouri, GRAD Partnership

Brandon Broach, 9-12 Principal and Middle school Football & Baseball coach

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

Hale County College Career Academy

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

Seven of A.L. Johnson's nine graduating seniors

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

Arizona School Leaders Share in Excitement for GRAD Partnership

October 29, 2025

Kristin Turner and Jaime Festa-Daigle, who lead RSC’s GRAD Partnership work in Arizona, share quotes from student success team leaders

Arizona, GRAD Partnership