Our Stories

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

Empty Chairs And Empty Rooms Will Not Define Us!

November 29, 2016

Please donate and support the belief that rural schools and communities get better together~

Local Philanthropy

Opening Our Classrooms to Career Talk: One Kentucky Teacher's Perspective

November 21, 2016

Poverty should not be a barrier to post-secondary explorations.

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We "Dig" What's Going On at Alabama's Handley High School

November 15, 2016

Local history comes to life in this place-based project.

Place-Based Education

Black Belt Teacher Corps Launched to Address Rural Alabama Teacher Shortage

November 1, 2016

State of Alabama funds important new initiative.

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Rural Opportunities Know No Boundaries

October 28, 2016

RSC assists Potters for Peace with their asset development.

Local Philanthropy

The Best Little Farm to School Video in America

October 18, 2016

Farm to School has a "bounty" of good outcomes!

Power of Partnerships

The Ear Grown From Our Own

October 10, 2016

An Alabama teacher/writer reflects on "community."

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We Are Proud to Announce Three New Advocates

September 28, 2016

These volunteers enhance our credibility and capacity to serve!

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The Rural Teacher Perspective

September 19, 2016

Hope Street Group's National Teaching Fellows Share Reflections

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Thank You for a Year of Good Work!

September 12, 2016

Collaboration, Commitment and Creativity came together.

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Farm-to-School-to-Market

September 6, 2016

Blogger Clay Forsberg proposes a "Cross-Generational Rural Synthesis."

Place-Based Education

Dr. Jane Ward Is Our First Rural Education Fellow

August 24, 2016

Missouri State University-West Plains professor is committed to the Ozarks hills and their schools.

Power of Partnerships