Rural Education
Learn more about rural schools and districts, including research and policies that affect rural schools
School Choice & Charters
Are Charter Schools the Right Fit for Rural Communities?
Rural charter leaders face challenges growing student enrollment and providing access to services.
School & District Management
How Rural Schools Share Services and Try to Stay Relevant in These 2 States
Even small fluctuations in student enrollment can create financial hardships for rural schools.
School Choice & Charters
The 3 States That Don't Allow Charter Schools鈥攁nd Why
Rural states were historically resistant to charter schools, but that has changed in recent years.
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When it comes to STEM education and workforce development, rural communities are often underserved, overlooked, and left out of the conversation entirely
School & District Management
How Rural Schools Are Faring Under Trump
Changes to federal grants and state funding formulas could hit rural schools as they scramble to stay afloat.
Education Funding
A 'Tsunami' of Uncertainty Is Crashing Into Federal Funding for Schools
The Trump administration has cut grants, terminated contracts, delayed funding estimates, and cut off communications to districts.
Families & the Community
The Low-Cost, Low-Lift Way These Districts Used to Reduce Student Absences
Dozens of districts tested this strategy as one component of their absenteeism-fighting strategy.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Video
How a School Has Changed Its Menu After Losing USDA Funds for Local Food
The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business.
School & District Management
Opinion
'We Get to Be a Kayak': Why This Superintendent Isn't Panicking Over Politics
A small, rural district is ready to prove the relevance of its schools to parents and policymakers.
Federal
Civil Rights, Research, and More: What鈥檚 Hit Hardest by Massive Ed. Dept. Cuts
An analysis of the Trump administration's cuts to the agency shows its civil rights enforcement and research arms are hit particularly hard.
Education Funding
Rural Schools Are Set to Lose Key Federal Funds鈥擴nless Congress Acts Fast
Thousands of districts near national forest land could lose money as the Secure Rural Schools Act expires.
Recruitment & Retention
Schools Have Their Work Cut Out to Get STEM Teachers. Here's How to Do It
Schools can be creative about using current staff and partnerships with businesses to provide STEM learning.
Education Funding
A Funding Lifeline for Rural Schools Is at Risk, and Not for the First Time
Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them.
School & District Management
Rural Schools Are Fighting for Their Existence. What the Future Could Look Like
Rural schools have long been contending with enrollment declines that are still relatively new to districts in more populated areas.