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

Our Mission

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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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Grants in Place

Grants in Place awards project funds to rural teachers to promote student-community engagement and place-based exploration.

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University of Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps

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.

Grants in Place Fellows Program

Applications Now Open!

The Grants in Place Fellows Program provides individual grants to teachers for innovative Place-Based Education projects that take place during the 2024-25 school year. Offered in partnership with our Regional Hubs, rural teachers from over 30 states and regions are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT.

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RSC Regional Hubs

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.

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National Forum to Advance Rural Education

Registration for the 2024 National Forum to Advance Rural Education is now open! Join the National Rural Education Association, Rural Schools Collaborative, and the Georgia Department of Education as they host this year’s event. Attend in-person in Savannah on October 31-November 1.

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2023 Annual Report

Learn about Rural Schools Collaborative's impact from our year-end review!

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The latest from our Hubs and Partners:

News and Updates

2024-25 Grants in Place Fellows: Now Accepting Applications

Calling rural educators! Apply today for the 2024-25 Grants in Place Fellows Program.

RSC Welcomes New Team Member

Rural Schools Collaborative is thrilled to announce the hiring of Erin Lafary as Project Coordinator.

Connie Skrmetta - DeLisle, MS

Highlighting the innovative programs created and led by Mississippi Rural Teacher of the Year winner, Connie Skrmetta, the Health and Physical Education Teacher at DeLisle Elementary School in DeLisle, MS.

Supporting Rural Teachers in Greater Dubuque

Recently, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque hosted their annual Rural Teacher Summit.

Rural Teacher Corps Programs

The recruitment, preparation, and retention of visionary teacher-leaders is central to Rural Schools Collaborative’s mission of building sustainable rural communities through a keen focus on place, teachers, and community. Now with our 25+ Rural Teacher Corps partners, our network collectively trains more than 250 rural teachers a year.

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I Am a Rural Teacher

The I Am a Rural Teacher National Advocacy Campaign is committed to empowering rural teachers around the world. Learn more about how you can engage in this effort!

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