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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.
Assessment
In Ohio, Online Exams Most Popular Among Rural Schools
Although rural schools often struggle with Internet access and technology upgrades, rural districts in Ohio have embraced online exams.
Assessment
Rural Colorado Districts Lead State in Opting Out of Exams
The two rural district had 100 percent of students in some grades opt-out of science or social studies exams.
College & Workforce Readiness
Lack of Courses May Impact Rural College-Going Rates
Researchers found that small schools don't offer as many courses as larger school, which may contribute to the college-going gap between rural and urban schools.
School & District Management
No Money Saved From Four-Day School Week, Report Says
Researchers found that school districts in Idaho may incur more costs after switching to a four-day week.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Self-Control, Resiliency Take Toll on Health for Poor Rural Youths, Study Says
Poor, rural youths who showed high levels of self-control and resiliency showed premature aging in blood cells.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Rural Child Poverty Rising Overall, Says USDA Report
More than 25 percent of rural children lived in poverty in 2013, compared to 19 percent in 1999, but poverty rates in individual communities vary widely.
School & District Management
Mississippi to Take Over Failing Rural District
The rural Tunica County school district has struggled with academic performance for years.
Equity & Diversity
Native American Youths Meet at White House for Inaugural Gathering
Native Youths from 230 tribes discussed education, well-being, and health issues with members of the Obama administration.
Teaching Profession
University of Hawaii Program to Target Rural Special Education Teachers
The program will allow 30 special education teachers to receive virtual training on working with students with severe disabilities.
School & District Management
Rural Colorado District Receives Teacher Evaluation Waiver
The small, rural district will not use student test scores in teacher evaluations this year.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Summer Food Programs Scarce in Rural Kansas
Fewer than 1 in 10 of Kansas' low-income children received a summer meal in July 2014.
Equity & Diversity
In Rural Michigan, More Funding, Staff, Boost Native American Performance
The small, rural school has used federal money to hire specialists and provide interventions to struggling students.
College & Workforce Readiness
Series Explores Rural Brain Drain Through Eyes of Students
The series will follow four recent graduates and explore the many factors that influence rural brain drain.
College & Workforce Readiness
Study: Rural Indiana Students More Likely to 'Undermatch' in College Enrollment
About 28 percent of rural graduates enrolled in a college that was less selective than they were qualified for, compared to about 24 percent of nonrural students.