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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.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
Study: New Teacher Pay Plan Would Overly Burden Rural Alaska Districts
The proposed salary schedule would mean 105 percent salary raises in some rural districts.
School & District Management
Rural Nevada Community Attempts to Form New School District
The new district would separate from the large Clark County School District and represent three rural towns.
College & Workforce Readiness
In Rural Alabama, Parents to Get Free Community Colleges Tuition
A program in rural Alabama will offer free community college to parents.
Equity & Diversity
More Tribes Receive Funding to Take Control of Schools
Eight tribes will receive nearly $2.5 million in federal funding.
Reading & Literacy
Dartmouth College Project to Boost STEM in Rural Libraries
The project will attempt to turn 110 rural libraries into STEM learning centers for rural residents.
Teaching Profession
Four Ways to Integrate Rural Ed. Issues Into Teacher Prep
California State University, Chico has integrated lessons on rural education into its teacher preparation program.
Equity & Diversity
Native Students Chronically Absent From Oregon Schools
Nearly a third of Oregon's Native students missed more than 10 percent of school days last year.
Teaching Profession
Montana Bill Aims to Recruit, Reward Rural Teachers
The bill would provide scholarships and loan forgiveness to rural teachers in Montana.
College & Workforce Readiness
Rural Students Held Back by Lack of Rigorous Courses, Report Says
Rural students are less likely to have access to and enroll in higher-level courses in high school.
English Learners
Alaska Educators Fight to Keep Small Schools Open
Nearly 60 small, rural Alaska schools could close if lawmakers increase the minimum student enrollment number needed to get full state funding.
Teaching Profession
International Teachers Used to Fill Vacancies in Rural Colorado Schools
Some rural districts no longer receive applications from American teachers for open positions.
Teaching Profession
Housing Not Enough to Keep Teachers in Rural Mississippi
The teacher housing development is now inhabited by all non-educators.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Rural Communities to Use a 'Two-Generation' Approach to Fight Poverty
Ten rural and tribal communities will receive federal support to roll out programs that benefit both adults and children.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Rural, Minority Children at Disadvantage in Oregon, Study Says
The report found that rural white children and both rural and urban minority children are more likely to live in poverty in Oregon.