School & District Management Blog

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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.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 Four Ways to Improve Online Credit Recovery in Rural Schools
A new report found that Montana schools with high completion rates for online credit recovery courses tend to use some of the same strategies.
Jackie Mader, June 22, 2016
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Federal Rural Alaska Superintendent Chosen as State's New Education Commissioner
Rural school superintendent Michael Johnson will replace the state's former education commissioner, who resigned earlier this year.
Jackie Mader, June 21, 2016
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English-Language Learners Rural Indiana Districts Struggle to Teach English-Language Learners
As Indiana's English-language learner population has increased, rural schools are having trouble finding enough teachers and resources.
Jackie Mader, June 16, 2016
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Teaching Profession How a Montana Tribe Is Growing Its Own Teachers
Blackfeet Community College in rural Montana has partnered with the University of Montana to allow students to become teachers without leaving the Blackfeet reservation.
Jackie Mader, June 13, 2016
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Student Well-Being Rural and Tribal Communities Among New Promise Zone Designees
The new rural and tribal Promise Zones will focus on boosting education and economic opportunities.
Jackie Mader, June 7, 2016
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Science Ohio Farmers' Plea for Lower Property Tax Could Adversely Affect Schools
With Ohio's budget deadline looming at the end of June, tensions remain high over bills seeking to reduce property taxes for farmers that could potentially take millions away from residential homeowners and schools.
Sam Milton, June 6, 2016
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College & Workforce Readiness Community Colleges, Rural Schools Partner to Boost College Readiness
Rural students are less likely to attend college than their non-rural peers.
Jackie Mader, June 3, 2016
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School & District Management Rural Districts Merge, Close as Enrollment Drops
The majority of Iowa's counties have experienced population declines since 2010.
Jackie Mader, June 1, 2016
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Education Funding Help for Rural S.C. Schools Likely Delayed Another Year
Legislation to provide funds to poor and rural school districts will likely die in the legislative session this year.
Jackie Mader, May 26, 2016
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Teaching Profession How Do Other Countries Recruit and Retain Rural Teachers?
Countries like Australia, Japan, and Korea have offered credit toward promotion and travel funds to attract and retain rural teachers.
Jackie Mader, May 24, 2016
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School & District Management Rural Turnaround Schools Face Unique Challenges, Report Finds
The report found that technical assistance was key for helping schools implement a transformation model.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 19, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Native Languages, Tribal Schools, to get Boost in New Legislation
Two bills would aim to preserve Native languages and remove control of tribal schools from the Bureau of Indian Education.
Jackie Mader, May 18, 2016
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Teaching Profession Colorado Bill Offers Staffing Help to Rural Districts
If signed into law, the legislation would help rural Colorado districts find and retain teachers.
Jackie Mader, May 16, 2016
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Teaching Profession States Consider, Ramp Up Loan Forgiveness for Rural Teachers
Legislation proposed or passed in several states is attempting to erase or reduce the burden of loans for teachers who work in rural areas.
Jackie Mader, May 11, 2016
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