Our Stories

The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.

How Will You Positively Change Your Community?

November 4, 2018

The Power of Collaborative Philanthropy!

Local Philanthropy

Let's All Work Together to Celebrate Rural Teachers!

October 23, 2018

Stories can build a powerful rural narrative.

Power of Partnerships

Regional Grant Funding Provides Opportunities for Western Illinois University Education Students

October 17, 2018

Generous grants enabled three students at Western Illinois University to be accepted to the university's Great River Teacher Corps (GRTC).

Local Philanthropy, Rural Teacher Corps

Weave it with TARTANS: A Different Commitment in Teaching

October 9, 2018

TARTANS program prepares future rural teachers and helps them strengthen the relationship between the school and the surrounding community.

Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps

A Passion for Teaching

October 1, 2018

The Rural Schools Collaborative welcomes Courtney Harmon, our Community Engagement Intern.

Place-Based Education

Teton Science Schools Expands Place Network Schools

September 25, 2018

Thriving rural communities need place-centered schools.

Place-Based Education

Digging into Rural Teaching at the University of West Alabama!

September 20, 2018

An exemplary regional commitment to place, schools, and communities.

Power of Partnerships

The Rural Inspiration: Putting the Elements of Fiction into Context

September 13, 2018

Rural Children’s Author Faith Harkey, shares her passion for rural places and small-town stories with our Western Illinois Action Hub.

Power of Partnerships

Let's Talk Some DIRT!

September 4, 2018

Digging Into Rural Teaching Conference, September 17-18, The University of West Alabama

Power of Partnerships

Board Leadership Drives the Work of the Rural Schools Collaborative

August 29, 2018

Our projects are framed by mission and engagement!

Power of Partnerships

My Rural Advantage: A Syrian Perspective

August 15, 2018

Amjad Karkout, our Community Engagement Fellow, reflects on his journey.

Place-Based Education

Public School by Choice

August 9, 2018

This Rural Community Alliance program celebrates public education!

Power of Partnerships, Arkansas Delta