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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

The North State Ambassadors grouped together for a photo.

For Students, By Students: Inside the Second Annual North State Student Ambassador Conference

April 7, 2026

Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, the Chico State University North State Student Ambassadors conference provided a platform for students from remote areas to voice their community assets, opportunities, and needs, and to envision their future on a college campus

Northern California

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

GRAD Partnership Strengthens Student Belonging Across Northern California Schools

October 27, 2025

This fall, Susan Schroth and Onica Mello of North State Together checked in with ten Northern California GRAD Partnership schools

Northern California, GRAD Partnership

Grad Partnership for Advance Student Success Systems logo.

Elevating Student Voice: GRAD Partnership Storytelling Contest in the Black Belt, Northern California

May 30, 2025

RSC GRAD Partnership Leads Susan Schroth and Annah Rogers pioneered a storytelling contest at several high schools in rural Alabama, Mississippi, and California.

Regional Hubs, Black Belt, Northern California, GRAD Partnership

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, Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, New England, Northern California, Northern Rockies, Oregon, Place-Based Education

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

Lisa Furlong - Ukiah, CA

February 17, 2025

From a young child not ready for school to becoming a lifelong learning advocate, Lisa Furlong shares that her community is why she put down teaching roots in rural California.

Regional Hubs, Northern California, Teacher Profile, Gratitude

Grad Partnership for Advance Student Success Systems logo.

GRAD Partnership Rural Cohort Announces 30 New Schools

November 22, 2024

New Rural Cohort Intermediaries welcome in 30 new schools to the GRAD Partnership for Advancing Student Success Systems.

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

Grad Partnership for Advance Student Success Systems logo.

GRAD Partnership: Cohort 1 Year 3 Updates

October 17, 2024

Rural GRAD Partnership for Advancing Student Success Systems schools from Northern California and Black Belt regions are already making big strides in their third year.

Regional Hubs, Black Belt, Northern California, GRAD Partnership

Grad Partnership for Advance Student Success Systems logo.

Three New Intermediaries Join the GRAD Partnership and Rural Schools Collaborative’s Rural Cohort

June 6, 2024

RSC’s Regional Hubs in Arizona, Missouri Ozarks, and the Southeast will become Grad Partnership Intermediaries and join the project starting this fall.

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