Filtered Place-Based Education

From The Ground Up

April 27, 2026

K-State graduate student is growing agriculture education in rural communities

Grants in Place, Kansas, Place-Based Education

Missouri State University’s 2nd Annual Rural Summit - Stories that Drive Change: The Power of Rural Voices

March 26, 2026

Missouri State University’s Center for Rural Education Holds 2nd Annual Rural Summit to bring rural superintendents, principals and teachers together to collaborate

Missouri, Place-Based Education

Linda Rost pictured with I Am A Rural Teacher logo in left hand corner

I Am A Rural Teacher: Linda Rost - Baker, MT

March 13, 2026

Through hands-on research, mentorship, and unwavering belief in her students, Linda Rost redefines what’s possible in rural education

Montana, Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners

Nathan Hensley looking at a tray of seeds that students started.

2026 Grants in Place Project Spotlight: Learning by Doing: Finding the Solution to Food Insecurity - Crane, MO

March 13, 2026

Nathan Hensley leads students to learn about the food system in efforts to produce healthy foods to share with community members in need

Grants in Place, Missouri, Place-Based Education

Rural Teacher Corps member assisting a student with a project.

Preparing Teachers for Rural Wyoming: Voices from the Field

January 28, 2026

In this blog, hear from 3 WY Rural Teacher Corps (RTC) members who completed their student teaching in the fall of 2025 and graduated in December 2025 about their experiences in the Corps and with rural teaching.

Power of Partnerships, Northern Rockies, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps

Clemson University undergraduate students participating in Creative Inquiry. (Photo Credit: Kasi Hubbard and Clemson University)

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 for teachers from across Alabama

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

Celebrating Rural Teacher-Leaders: National Signature Project Award 2024-25 Winners

August 19, 2025

In partnership with the National Rural Education Association, Rural Schools Collaborative is proud to celebrate this year’s National Signature Project Awardees' accomplishments.

Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Mississippi, North Dakota, 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

Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Oregon, Place-Based Education

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.

Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Place-Based Education

Students cleaning up gardening area.

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.

Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Kansas, Mississippi, Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile