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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School & District Management
Rural Districts Merge, Close as Enrollment Drops
The majority of Iowa's counties have experienced population declines since 2010.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.