Our Stories

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

The sum of many parts: Pecatonica Pumpkin Pride!

October 31, 2017

When small towns place a strong value on education, the whole community benefits

Local Philanthropy

We're Proud to Announce our Western Illinois Hub

October 25, 2017

Western Illinois hub will roll out school foundation effort.

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Berries and big plans

October 17, 2017

Cambridge, WI sets the scene for student and community engagement through food

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"Planting Seeds" in Central Florida for inspiring rural teaching

October 10, 2017

UCF's program placing future teachers in small school districts helped students learn the distinct advantage of “going rural.”

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Thank you to The University of West Alabama for serving as an RSC Hub!

September 25, 2017

This effort connects the Rural Schools Collaborative to the Southeast.

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Teachers, this one's for you!

September 5, 2017

What better way to kick off the school year than to build a new support network of proud, professional rural educators? 

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Faces of the Ozarks Teacher Corps

August 30, 2017

Meet three inspiring educators from Missouri

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Challenges and opportunities in Southern Illinois

August 17, 2017

The assets that make our rural regions unique and diverse are also what gives them strength, if we can capitalize on the connections.

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Pre-service rural teachers give back to their communities in Western Alabama

August 1, 2017

The Black Belt Teacher Corps makes it a priority to help new educators connect with their school communities through meaningful projects.

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Hither and Yon: The Value of Rural Place

July 6, 2017

TNTP's Ryan Fowler & RSC's Gary Funk discuss the bonds between school and community.

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