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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.
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Rural Voters Support Preschool as Strategy to Help Local Economy
Rural residents see preschool programs for low-income children as one good strategy to boost the local economy, according to a new survey.
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Rural Mo. Districts Worried About Reforms' Urban-Focus, Ed. Tech. Gap
Some Rural Missouri school leaders say they're concerned about a lack of emphasis on rural schools' needs in the state's educational reforms.
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Study Gives Insight on Effective Teaching Practices for Native Students
One rural North Carolina high school with large Native student population gives lessons on best teaching practices.
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Green Ribbon Schools Save Money, Teach Environmental Lessons in Rural Alabama
Three rural Alabama schools that won federal Green Ribbon Awards show off environmental education efforts and energy efficient campuses.
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Rural S.C. Elementary School Marching to a Different Beat
One high-poverty rural elementary school in South Carolina found a way to rally community support and improve morale—start a marching band.
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Food Bank Outfits School Buses to Give Poor, Rural Children Summer Meals
One Tennessee food bank uses school buses to feed rural children during summer months.
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Teacher Recruitment, Retention Not an Easy Fix for Rural Schools
A rural school in the Mississippi Delta epitomizes the struggle of rural schools nationwide to attract and retain good teachers.
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Two Rural i3 Recipients Show Improvement, Tout Benefits of Federal Grant
Two middle schools, one in California and another in North Carolina, say their share of a federal grant has helped them support teachers and improve school culture.
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New Health Care Rules Pose Challenge for Some Rural School Districts
New federal requirements for employee health insurance could be particularly difficult for rural school districts.
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New White House Council on Native American Affairs Could Boost Native Students
A new council dedicated to Native Americans should help strengthen the federal government's efforts relative to Native students and their education, according to the leader of a Native student advocacy group.
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House Committee Version of NCLB Renewal Bill Affects Future Impact Aid
Some rural school districts have to wait more than three years to receive federal Impact Aid funding, but a new proposal would ensure they receive the money more quickly.
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Pro-Voucher Group in N.C. Sees Backlash in Rural Charter Schools Effort
The N.C. group hoping to increase the state's rural charter schools is criticized by traditional and rural school advocates who say their efforts will hurt existing schools.
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Rural New York Districts Look to Innovate to Overcome Funding Challenges
Small, rural New York school districts are continuing to explore ideas to combat declining enrollment and funds.
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Some Rural Communities Have Less Broadband Access Than Previously Thought
Federal officials are seeking grant applications to finance broadband in rural areas (including schools), and a new federal report shows some rural residents have even less high-speed access than previously understood.