Rural Education
Learn more about rural schools and districts, including research and policies that affect rural schools
Recruitment & Retention
69传媒 Have Their Work Cut Out to Get STEM Teachers. Here's How to Do It
69传媒 can be creative about using current staff and partnerships with businesses to provide STEM learning.
Education Funding
A Funding Lifeline for Rural 69传媒 Is at Risk, and Not for the First Time
Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them.
School & District Management
Rural 69传媒 Are Fighting for Their Existence. What the Future Could Look Like
Rural schools have long been contending with enrollment declines that are still relatively new to districts in more populated areas.
Recruitment & Retention
Letter to the Editor
Teacher Housing Is a Critical Need in Native Communities
We can't forget about Indian lands school districts when talking about teacher housing, says this letter to the editor.
School & District Management
The State of Rural 69传媒, in Charts: Funding, Graduation Rates, Performance, and More
Rural schools receive less funding on average from states, but they still deal with the mental health and academic crises facing all schools.
School & District Management
Report Outlines the Distinct Challenges Facing Rural 69传媒
They enroll more students than the 100 largest districts combined, but rural schools have higher operating costs and lower teacher pay.
Student Well-Being
Rural Districts Get Creative Amid a Spike in 69传媒鈥� Mental Health Needs
Rural districts don't have the same resources as more urban districts to scale up mental health services despite similar levels of need.
Student Well-Being
In This District, 69传媒 Are Part of the Mental Health Response
Lack of transportation, unreliable internet and other barriers can sometimes make it hard to find mental health care in rural settings.
Science
Rural 69传媒 Are More Skeptical of Climate Change. What Should Teachers Do?
Nearly 8 in 10 U.S. teenagers agree with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and mainly caused by human activity.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
Telemedicine Could Help Keep Kids in Class
69传媒' use of telehealth services expanded during the pandemic, and a study suggests it helps reduce absenteeism.
School & District Management
PCBs' Presence Hits Hard for Rural 69传媒
A tiny school in northern Vermont is the test case for a statewide PCB testing program that has hit plenty of obstacles.
Education Funding
In Their Own Words
This Superintendent's Tiny, Rural District Got No COVID Aid. Here's Why That Hurts
The aid formula left Long Lake, N.Y., out of the mix. The superintendent worries that could happen for other kinds of aid in the future.
Teaching Profession
In Their Own Words
'I'm Afraid to Return to the Classroom': A Gay Teacher of the Year Speaks Out
Willie Carver, Jr., the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, is questioning his future as a teacher given recent anti-LGBTQ legislative efforts.
School & District Management
Leader To Learn From
A DIY Approach to Boost STEM Engagement in Rural 69传媒
Arkansas educator's technology integration and mobile STEM lab offer students better access during remote instruction and beyond.