Teachers Are Heroes

Now through April 22, honor a teacher who made a difference in your life.

Rural Schools Collaborative has championed rural educators, the unsung leaders shaping the future of their communities. We’re helping to ensure educators have what they need to thrive. We’re working towards an ambitious goal of $10,000 to support and celebrate rural educators across the country by April 22. Every gift brings us closer.

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Our Mission

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

Who We Are

Rural Schools Collaborative maintains a small, dedicated team to support our Regional Hub Network programs and partnerships.

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RSC Programs

As a collaborative network, the many partners of Rural Schools Collaborative make possible our diverse programs dedicated to building strong and sustainable rural communities.

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Theory of Change

Every rural community needs well-resourced schools, talented educators, peers to support them, and a positive outlook for the future.

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Regional Hub Network

Rural Schools Collaborative's Regional Hub Map with regions shaded yellow to reflect service areas.

Rural Schools Collaborative's Regional Hub Network brings together local rural-serving organizations to work together on behalf of rural communities. The Regional Hub Network provides a flexible and cost-effective infrastructure that connects authentic regional efforts to the national dialogue. Regional Hubs share resources, stories, and learnings to strengthen rural education across the country.

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News and Updates

Southern Trinity High School students

Rural, Remote, and Resourceful: Student connections thrive at Southern Trinity High School

Although it has a small student body, Southern Trinity High School (CA) maximizes personalized learning and connections for learners

“It's In The Culture of Our School:” Student leadership flourishes at Fall River High School

At Fall River Junior Senior High School (CA), student leaders take responsibility for attendance and engagement
The North State Ambassadors grouped together for a photo.

For Students, By Students: Inside the Second Annual North State Student Ambassador Conference

Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, the Chico State University North State Student Ambassadors conference provided a platform for students from remote areas to voice their community assets, opportunities, and needs, and to envision their future on a college campus

Voices from the Field: Nicole Cooper - Waynesville, MO

Guiding a path for the next hometown generation