Building sustainable rural communities through a keen focus on place, teachers, and philanthropy.

Our Mission

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Place Network

Teton Science Schools growing national network of place-centered schools supports innovation and builds community.

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Grants in Place

Grants in Place Fellows and the National Signature Project Award recipient engage students in community problem solving.

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Rural Teacher Corps

The Rural Teacher Corps Network promotes the recruitment, preparation, and placement of rural teacher-leaders.

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RSC Values

Explore more about the 7 values in our Theory of Change that grounds RSC's work in rural schools and communities.

Read our annual report to learn more about RSC's good works.

RSC continues to expand through strong relationship development and collaboration with our partners in service of our shared mission to create sustainable rural communities by strengthening the bonds between schools and communities. We want to thank you for your continued support, and we invite you to read this year's annual report: Rural Resilience.

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The Policy Playbook: Rural Teacher Caucus Project Executive Summary

Rural Schools Collaborative is proud to present The Policy Playbook Executive Summary. The Policy Playbook Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is intended to provide policymakers and advocates with insights from rural teachers across the country, regarding the areas and challenges they feel most important that policymakers and advocates take action on.

Thanks to the Arizona Rural Schools Association, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the University of West Alabama, North State Together & CSU-Chico, and Missouri State University for their participation in this project.

Read the full Policy Playbook Executive Summary

The latest from our Hubs and Partners:

News and Updates

Investing in Action: 2022-2023 Catalyst Initiative Update

The 22-23 cohort of Catalyst Grant recipients share about their first few months developing their new program.
Eastern Oregon University

A Coalition of Good Work Supports One-room Schools, Ranches, and Rural Communities Across Eastern Oregon

Rural Schools Collaborative treks to Eastern Oregon to visit partners and schools

Building Rural Learning Pathways to Strengthen the Future of Community

A Note From the Teacher: In the rural Ozarks, teachers are a safety net

Making a Difference features Ozarks Teacher Corps alum
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I Am a Rural Teacher

The I Am a Rural Teacher National Advocacy Campaign is committed to empowering rural teachers in the United States and around the world. Learn more about how you can engage in this effort. Thanks to The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their support of this effort.

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RSC Regional Hubs Develop Sustainable Partnerships

Hub partners provide RSC with a flexible and cost-effective organizational infrastructure. They are vehicles for authentic place-centered learning, teacher support, and shared reflection. Learn more about our 11 regional hubs and of our collaborative work:

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Atlas of Good Work

Hither and yon.

Good works abound. Discover where students, teachers, and rural school advocates are making a difference in their respective communities and regions.

Take a journey down the rural route!

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