A PROJECT OF RURAL SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE

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Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: University of Central Missouri Rural Schools Initiative

September 22, 2026

UCM’s collaborative approach to strengthening rural education from the classroom to the community

Missouri Ozarks, Community of Learners

I Am a Rural Teacher: Christian Pellatz – Douglas, WY

September 16, 2026

Christian Pellatz carries on a family tradition of rural teaching at White School in Wyoming's Converse County

Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners, Wyoming

Montana State University’s ASPIRE program undergraduate teacher candidates.

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Montana State University Advances Rural Education Through Research, Teacher Preparation and Support, & Statewide Partnerships

August 25, 2026

Anchored by the Center for Research on Rural Education, Montana State University’s ASPIRE program strengthens rural teacher pathways and supports schools across Montana

Montana, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Emma Tupper

I Am a Rural Teacher: Emma Tupper

July 13, 2026

Emma Tupper finds her place in returning to rural education in Medway, Maine.

New England, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Appalachian Future Educators Prepares Future Teachers to Lead in Eastern Kentucky

May 7, 2026

Through scholarships, mentorship, and service learning, the program supports aspiring educators committed to returning home and strengthening their rural communities

Appalachia, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps Prepares Future Educators for Rural Classrooms

April 1, 2026

Through mentorship, immersive experiences, and place-based learning, the program equips pre-service teachers to thrive in Wyoming’s rural schools

Northern Rockies, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Rural Teacher Corps Community of Learners Visits the University of West Alabama

Expanding Pathways: Rural Teacher Corps Community of Learners Visits the University of West Alabama

March 30, 2026

In the Black Belt Region, 20+ partners share ideas and explore how a “superhighway” of pathways is strengthening the rural teacher pipeline

Regional Hubs, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Linda Rost pictured with I Am A Rural Teacher logo in left hand corner

I Am A Rural Teacher: Linda Rost - Baker, MT

March 13, 2026

Through hands-on research, mentorship, and unwavering belief in her students, Linda Rost redefines what’s possible in rural education

Montana, Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Arkansas Teacher Corps Builds and Sustains Teacher-Leaders Across the Delta

March 11, 2026

Through intensive preparation, coaching, and community-centered professional development, ATC strengthens Arkansas’ rural educator workforce

Arkansas Delta, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Great River Teacher Corps at Western Illinois University Strengthens the Rural Educator Pipeline

February 27, 2026

Grounded in regional partnership and place-based preparation, WIU’s initiative invests in future teachers committed to rural schools

Illinois, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners