Our Stories
The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
Arthur Mallory: The Wisdom of an Educator
February 8, 2016
A story about an iconic Ozarkian with companion podcast.
Power of Partnerships
Weighed in the Balance: Rural Education Portrayals are Found Wanting
February 2, 2016
Ann Schulte, author and educator, believes we should stress what is positive about rural schools.
Power of Partnerships
Transcending the Digital Divide: American Rural Connections Run Deep
January 26, 2016
Renee Carr leads us on an historical journey from Turkey Creek, Arkansas to Galesburg, Illinois
Place-Based Education
Apply Now for 2016 Grants in Place!
January 15, 2016
The Grants in Place program strengthens the bonds between school and community.
Place-Based Education
Edgerton (WI) Community School Students Honor Local Literary Hero
January 12, 2016
Grants in Place project engages students in community literary event.
Place-Based Education
Lessons from Our Past: A Saving Grace
January 4, 2016
Let's begin the New Year with hopeful perspectives from a future rural teacher ready to change the world!
Power of Partnerships
Thank You for A Wonderful Start!
December 30, 2015
Please check out our first annual report.
Power of Partnerships
Brain Drain Is Not A Rural Inevitability
December 27, 2015
Southern Illinoisan journalist Sarah Halasz Graham reports that rural regions are taking steps to combat the rural brain drain.
Power of Partnerships
Check Out Our "List" of 2015 Grant Recipients
December 21, 2015
The work of these rural teachers made Santa merry!
Place-Based Education
An Idaho Case Study: How Giving Led to Culture Change
December 16, 2015
The Panhandle Alliance for Education's work has been transformational.
Local Philanthropy
Plainsong for Plains Students
December 14, 2015
Literature and Place Come Together in Nebraska
Place-Based Education
Collaboration and Connections: Alabama Students Get Outdoors
December 2, 2015
Grants in Place Project Enhances Student Learning