Our Stories
The I Am a Rural Teacher campaign is committed to sharing voices and perspectives of rural teachers throughout the country. Elevating teacher advocacy is a primary objective of this national initiative, and the Rural Schools Collaborative will be working with the National Rural Education Association to share rural teachers' viewpoints with policymakers at the regional, state, and national levels.
Thank you to The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for supporting this effort.
Fredrick Mugalula - Uganda
October 22, 2021
An international perspective on rural advantages and unique challenges
Podcast
Nick Foertsch and Emma Rage - North Dakota
September 10, 2021
Young educators share their passion for building genuine relationships with their students
Podcast
Amy Quinn, Monmouth, IL
August 31, 2021
Retiring teacher reflects on 33 years of rural education
Teacher Profile
Joaly Ray, I Am A Rural Teacher Feature
December 28, 2020
Connecting Across the Cultures
Teacher Profile
Dancing with History: Our Sixth Podcast, from Wyoming
December 7, 2020
Place-Based Education, Podcast
Lee Shilts, Red Bluff, CA
December 3, 2020
Working Together for Social Justice: The Red Bluff Alums for Justice and Grassroots Policy Change in Action
Teacher Profile
Teaching on the Border: Our Fifth I Am a Rural Teacher Podcast
November 30, 2020
Place-Based Education, Podcast
Finding Home in the Alaskan North Slope: Our Fourth IAART Podcast
November 23, 2020
Place-Based Education, Podcast
The Many Roles of a Rural Teacher in Appalachia: Our Third Podcast Episode
November 9, 2020
Place-Based Education, Podcast
Anthony Kabali, Kyotera, Uganda
November 2, 2020
Teacher inspired to help the "disadvantaged ones" in rural areas
Teacher Profile
Place-Based Teaching in Vermont: Our Second IAART Podcast!
November 2, 2020
Place-Based Education, Podcast
Lisa Bufford, Cusseta, GA
October 30, 2020
Building Life Skills through Peppermint Mochas and Southern Sweet Tea