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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

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

A Meaningful Mentorship Model: Maine New Teacher Academy Aims to Address Rural Teacher Retention

July 29, 2025

The New Teacher Academy at The University of Maine at Farmington Develops and Grows a Novel Mentorship Network

Power of Partnerships, New England

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

Group photo of Illinois Rural Teacher Corps participants and faculty at Western Illinois University's field campus.

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

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

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

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Cassville (MO) Administration, the Rural Schools Collaborative team, Missouri State University facility, and Community Foundation of the Ozarks convened at Cassville to learn about their first year participating in the 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

Group of students and teacher sitting on rocks in front of water.

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

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