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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.
Teaching Profession
A Frank Discussion of the Challenges for Colorado's Rural Teachers
Some rural Colorado teachers say rural areas present challenges to those attempting to live and teach in the community.
School & District Management
Common Core Exams Pose a Challenge For Rural Districts
Rural schools often lack the bandwidth, technology, and funding to transition to new, online exams.
Equity & Diversity
Wyoming's Native Students More Likely to Face Suspension
Although Native American students make up a small percentage of Wyoming's student population, they are suspended more than their non-minority peers.
Education Funding
Some Oregon Districts Have Worst 'Bang for Educational Buck'
A new report found that rural districts in Oregon are spending high amounts on students yet performing poorly on state exams.
Equity & Diversity
Teach For America Increases Native Corps Members in South Dakota
A Teach For America initiative is recruiting more Native Americans to teach in low-income schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Too Few Kids Served by Mississippi's Summer Food Program
A federal summer meal program only reaches a fraction of kids in Mississippi who lack access to healthy meals.
Education Funding
Some Rural Wisconsin Districts Receive Minimal Transportation Aid
Aid that was meant to offset transportation costs in rural districts was also awarded to several wealthy urban districts.
School & District Management
Rural Districts Have 'Extreme' Differences in Needs, Spending
A newspaper's examination of spending among six rural districts in Minnesota and North Dakota showed that transportation costs, among other budget items, varied widely.
Education
Rural Districts Relying on Online Tech Training
A rural Nevada school district has developed a course to train rural teachers on using technology in the classroom.
School & District Management
Rural Schools Face Closure, Consolidation
Opponents of consolidation say closing small, rural schools can save money and improve academic opportunity.
Education
Rural Education Groups Seek Changes to E-Rate Proposal
Six rural education organizations say a recent E-rate proposal falls short of expectations.
School Choice & Charters
Rural Tennessee School Board Rejects Charter Applicant
Plans for the first charter school to open in Cheatham County, Tenn., were shot down by the local school board.
School & District Management
Rural Wisconsin School Population Projected to Decline
Some rural Wisconsin districts could lose more than 30 percent of student populations by 2040.
School & District Management
Rural Colo. District Seeks Waiver From State Reforms
A 2008 Colorado law allows districts flexibility to modify education reform requirements.