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
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
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
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
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
Announcing the 2023-2024 Catalyst Initiative Grant Recipients!
September 6, 2023
Congratulations to our five newest Rural Teacher Corps partners.
Driftless Region, Illinois, Indiana & Great Lakes, New England, Southeast, 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
22-23 National Signature Project Award Recipients Share Their Stories
August 24, 2023
Place-Based Education
Teacher Profile: TyKesha Cross - Pine Bluff, AR
August 23, 2023
Overcoming adversity through the power of education