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!