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 works 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 and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the initial support to launch this effort.

Kim McCully-Mobley - Aurora, MO

November 28, 2023

The Impact of Place-Based Learning in Rural Communities

Missouri Ozarks, Teacher Profile, Podcast, Teacher Feature: Missouri

The Reciprocity Project Connects Rural Educators Across Borders

November 2, 2023

The Reciprocity Project connects rural educators worldwide, promoting place-based learning and global awareness.

Place-Based Education, Rural Educators Across Borders, Reciprocity Project Blog

Skylar Primm - Cambridge, Wisconsin

October 31, 2023

Student-centered learning is a journey to empowerment at Koshkonong Trails School. Learn about Skylar Primm’s path to becoming lead teacher at KTS and how he practices place-based learning.