Filtered Place-Based Education
Celebrating the Power of Place-Based Education in Oregon
July 9, 2025
Three rural Oregon teachers transforming education with Place-Based Projects that connects students to their communities
Pacific Northwest, Place-Based Education, Grants in Place
2025 Grants in Place Celebration of Learning
June 17, 2025
The Celebration of Learning spotlights 19 rural teachers who transformed their curriculum with community-focused Place-Based Education projects this past school year.
Place-Based Education, Grants in Place
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
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
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.
Regional Hubs, Southeast, Place-Based Education
Tammie Hodnett Marlow – Cleveland, MS
November 21, 2024
Highlighting the innovative programs created and led by Mississippi Rural Teacher of the Year winner, Tammie Hodnett Marlow, the award winning science teacher at Cleveland Central Middle School in Cleveland, MS.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Place-Based Education, Local Philanthropy, Teacher Profile, Mississippi
Amanda Bedell - Charlevoix County, MI
October 8, 2024
A Michigan island serves as a classroom where the school is the community.
Regional Hubs, Indiana & Great Lakes, Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Rural Resilience
Connie Skrmetta - DeLisle, MS
August 20, 2024
Highlighting the innovative programs created and led by Mississippi Rural Teacher of the Year winner, Connie Skrmetta, the Health and Physical Education Teacher at DeLisle Elementary School in DeLisle, MS.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Place-Based Education, Local Philanthropy, Teacher Profile, Mississippi
Supporting Rural Teachers in Greater Dubuque
August 12, 2024
Recently, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque hosted their annual Rural Teacher Summit.
Regional Hubs, Power of Partnerships, Iowa, Place-Based Education, Local Philanthropy, Rural Teacher Corps, Gratitude
Appalachian Future Educator Pioneers Place-Based Literacy Research
August 6, 2024
Gwen, a rising sophomore at Morehead State University, is researching how to make language arts curriculum relevant to home.
Regional Hubs, Appalachia, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps
Proudly Announcing our 2024-25 National Signature Project Award Recipients!
July 16, 2024
The National Rural Education Association and Rural Schools Collaborative award five outstanding rural educators for this year’s National Signature Project!