Our Stories
The Rural Schools Collaborative is committed to changing the rural narrative.
Chebanse (IL) Elementary School Completes Outdoor Learning Classroom
October 12, 2015
A Second Grade Teacher and Her Students Spearhead a School and Community Project
Place-Based Education
New Partnership Supports Stories of Place
October 6, 2015
Collaboration will showcase exemplary place-based education projects!
Power of Partnerships
Windows of Giving: The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization
September 29, 2015
Our first Windows of Giving feature shines an online contribution spotlight on Ellisville, Illinois.
Local Philanthropy
The Apprentice--You're Inspired!
September 22, 2015
Ozark Teacher Corps member Hannah Ramsey is making good things happen in Nixa, Missouri.
Place-Based Education
Community Recognition for Community-Minded Projects
September 14, 2015
Charleston (IL) Middle School and Eastern Illinois Men's Basketball Partner to Honor Grant Recipients
Place-Based Education
Big Ideas Come from Small Places
September 9, 2015
A Murphysboro, Illinois graduate shows that technology innovation knows no boundaries.
Power of Partnerships
Join a Public Conversation on Rural Schools, Philanthropy, and Economic Development
September 1, 2015
Strong public schools are essential to the economic health of rural regions.
Power of Partnerships
Securing a Strong Future: An Illinois School Foundation Rises to the Challenge
August 26, 2015
From drama programs to fishing poles, western Illinois' ROWVA Public Schools Foundation enriches student learning opportunities.
Local Philanthropy
A Prologue for a New School Year
August 19, 2015
Missouri's Kelly Wardle has some great suggestions for new teachers as part of our Educator's Voice series.
Place-Based Education
The Value of Small-Town Stories
August 11, 2015
Children's author, Faith Harkey, believes "small-town stories remind us of the power of community."
Place-Based Education
A Heartfelt Thank You and a Look Ahead
August 7, 2015
Thankful for our successful launch, and gearing up for important work ahead.
Power of Partnerships
The Digital Desperado
August 3, 2015
South Dakota's Jeff Schneider uses an "old school" approach to deliver STEM education with the latest in technology.