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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: rural education.

Education Funding Coalition Pushes for Reauthorization of Timber Funds Program
Schools stand to lose a lot of funding if the Secure Rural Schools program is not reauthorized.
Jackie Mader, May 9, 2016
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School & District Management How Student-Led Conferences Could Help Rural Schools
One rural district says student-led conferences have boosted parent involvement rates.
Jackie Mader, April 12, 2016
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Teaching Profession Hawaii Reaches Out to the Mainland for Help With Teacher Shortages
Recruiters are visiting major U.S. cities in an attempt to lure teachers to Hawaii's schools.
Jackie Mader, April 7, 2016
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School & District Management After Four Years, Progress Reported by 'Reconnecting McDowell'
Academic and health offerings have increased in McDowell County, W.Va., due to a private-public partnership.
Jackie Mader, March 30, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Federal Grants to Boost Teaching, Studying of Native Languages
The grants will attempt to preserve Native languages and support education for Native students.
Jackie Mader, March 28, 2016
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Education Funding Rural Schools to Receive $272 Million in Timber Revenue
The funding will support schools that rely on timber revenue for operating costs.
Jackie Mader, March 23, 2016
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Federal Proposed Bill Would Provide Funds for Native Students to Leave Tribal Schools
Native students at BIE schools would be able to receive scholarships to attend private schools or receive tutors in certain states.
Jackie Mader, March 21, 2016
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Student Well-Being Health and Safety Inspections Lacking at Native Schools, Report Finds
The report found nearly 40 percent of BIE schools were not inspected for safety and health violations in fiscal year 2015.
March 18, 2016
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College & Workforce Readiness N.C. College Advising Corps Boosts Rural Higher Education Enrollment
The advising corps encourages rural North Carolina students to apply to at least one postsecondary institution.
Jackie Mader, March 16, 2016
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Student Well-Being Rural Areas Lacking After-School Programs, Report Says
Thirteen percent of students in rural areas take part in after-school programs, compared to the national average of 18 percent.
Jackie Mader, March 10, 2016
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School & District Management Q&A Q & A: Rural Children Are a Marginalized Population
Laurie Baker says the rural population should be considered a special population when considering education reforms.
Jackie Mader, March 3, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Ed. Department Expands Grants for Native American Youth Programs
The Native Youth Community Projects will offer $17.4 million in grants, compared to $5.3 million last year.
Corey Mitchell, February 29, 2016
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Education Alabama Bill Aims to Expand Wireless Access in Rural Schools
The bill would use state funds to help rural districts acquire federal E-rate technology funds.
Jackie Mader, February 29, 2016
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Federal Obama Administration Announces New Rural Poverty Initiatives
The initiatives aim to encourage and reward rural communities that prioritize improving rural child poverty.
Jackie Mader, February 24, 2016
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