Our Stories

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

Western Illinois University’s new Seymour Center for Rural Education Unveiled

October 31, 2023

The ribbon cutting ceremony marked an expansion of the Great River Teacher Corps program on Future Teacher Day.

Power of Partnerships, Illinois, Local Philanthropy, Rural Teacher Corps

Large group photo of all Illinois Teacher Pathway participants.

IL: Collaboration Strengthens Local Teacher Pathways

October 22, 2023

RSC partners with Illinois ROE#33 and Galesburg Community Foundation to convene stakeholders to align and strengthen local teacher pathways.

Power of Partnerships, Illinois, Local Philanthropy, Rural Teacher Corps

Teacher Profile: Freda Calloway - McGehee, AR

October 18, 2023

The Power of Teacher Corps Programs

Arkansas Delta, Teacher Profile, Podcast

Kindergarten students wearing orange vests picking beans in a school garden.

Celebrating our New England Partner: Deep Roots in Rural Education

October 12, 2023

Visits to rural classrooms highlight the power of place-based curriculum in connecting Maine students to their local communities.

Power of Partnerships, New England, Place-Based Education, Rural Teacher Corps, Rural Resilience

Students from the University of Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps cohort sitting down in the grass with the Teton Mountain range in the background.

Investing in Rural Teachers: Catalyst Initiative

September 29, 2023

The Rural Teacher Corps model showcases how national philanthropy can serve as a catalyst for local solutions.

Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest, Rural Teacher Corps, Rural Resilience

Teacher Profile: Nneka Love - Marianna, AR

September 18, 2023

Inspiring teacher resilience through mentorship.

Arkansas Delta, Teacher Profile

2023-24 Action Plan

September 13, 2023

Our team is committed to making intentional strides to support our mission

Harper, OR School Buidling

Exploring Early Rural Teacher Pathways

September 11, 2023

Lessons from three exemplary efforts on building and sustaining high school pathways into the education field.

Alabama & the Black Belt, Driftless Region, Pacific Northwest, Rural Teacher Corps

Grants in Place: ROOTed Projects to Begin this Fall

August 30, 2023

RSC and Compeer Financial announce Rural Schools ROOTed in Place Grant Recipients

Driftless Region, Illinois, Place-Based Education

Headshot of TyKesha Cross, High School Business Teacher.

Teacher Profile: TyKesha Cross - Pine Bluff, AR

August 23, 2023

Overcoming adversity through the power of education

Arkansas Delta, Teacher Profile