Rural Education
Written by Jackie Mader of The Hechinger Report, this blog discussed the latest news, trends, and issues facing rural schools and students. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.
School & District Management
Report: Rural Schools Have More Non-Teaching Staff Per Student Than Urban Schools
The report found that rural districts have increase teacher aids and other support staff more than urban districts.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Report: Ohio's Rural-Urban Child Health Gap Expanding
The report found that children in rural Ohio face more health issues than their urban peers due to poverty and a lack of resources.
Student Well-Being & Movement
UNC School of Medicine Receives Endowment for Rural Health Program
The program aims to increase the number of graduates practicing medicine in rural North Carolina.
Student Well-Being & Movement
'Reconnecting McDowell' Moves Forward With Teacher Village
The teacher village will provide housing units and a coffee shop in an attempt to retain educators.
School & District Management
How Rural Districts Can Build a 'Safe Routes to School' Program
Although programs that encourage physical exercise can benefit children, those programs can be hard to implement in rural areas.
Education
New 'eLearning Centers' Bring Technology to Rural Kentucky
The computer labs will provide access for students and classes for adults to further education attainment.
Education Funding
Private Fund Created to Support Rural Communities
The $10 billion private fund will support infrastructure projects in rural areas.
School & District Management
Report: Rural Students, Not Urban Ones, Are Top Users of Food Assistance
The federal program is more common in rural households where residents often lack access to healthy foods.
Science
Some States Awarded Ag Education Grants
The grants will be used to teach students about career opportunities in agriculture.
College & Workforce Readiness
Tenn. Brings High School Equivalency Exams to Rural Residents
The mobile units will allow residents to take high school equivalency exams in rural areas.
Equity & Diversity
Obama Administration Announces $2.5 Million for Tribal School Improvements
Tribes will be able to apply for competitive grants to reform aspects of Bureau of Indian Education schools.
Equity & Diversity
North Dakota Superintendent Calls for American Indian Curriculum
The new curriculum would teach all students about tribes and Indian culture in North Dakota.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Missouri Law Aims to Put Med. School Grads in Rural Areas
Rural children are more likely to be overweight, but often lack access to doctors and health care.
Education
Rural Libraries Lag in Bandwidth, Technology Staff
A recent survey found libraries provide communities with 21st century resources and skills yet are often lacking in rural areas.