A PROJECT OF RURAL SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE

Filtered Rural Teacher Corps

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

Community of Learners participants in a learning session during June kickoff convening

What We’re Learning So Far: RSC’s Rural Educator Ecosystem Community of Learners

February 11, 2026

One year into the Community of Learners Project, participants inspire and uplift Rural Teacher Corps efforts nationwide

Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

I Am A Rural Teacher: Kailyn Hoesman - Monmouth, IL

January 28, 2026

Kailyn celebrates Place- Based learning in rural schools and communities

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

I Am a Rural Teacher: Shelby Starbuck - Fredonia, KS

December 19, 2025

Shelby prepares to lead in and out of the classroom

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

Rural Teacher Initiative at University of Wisconsin-Platteville students participating in a school STEM Night.

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Proud Rural Teacher Initiative at University of Wisconsin-Platteville Supports All Students as Future Rural Teachers

December 10, 2025

UW-Platteville’s innovative model strengthens the rural teacher pipeline through partnerships, cultural learning, and hands-on community engagement

Driftless Region, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: The Mississippi Rural Education Association Uplifts Rural Educators

October 29, 2025

The Mississippi Rural Education Association celebrates rural educators across the Magnolia state

Mississippi, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: The Colorado Center for Rural Education Strengthens Colorado's Rural Teacher Workforce

September 18, 2025

The Colorado Center for Rural Education is building sustainable pathways, partnerships, and support systems for rural educators across the state

Colorado, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners

Sophia Elswick, Music Teacher at Stark County High School.

Sophia Elswick - Toulon, IL

March 28, 2024

A music teacher at Stark County High School in rural Illinois, shares her story about finding community and herself while teaching in rural communities.

Power of Partnerships, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Rural Resilience, Teacher Feature: Illinois

CSU – Chico Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: CLASS in action at Red Bluff High School

April 15, 2022

Rural Schools Collaborative's Executive Director, Taylor McCabe-Juhnke, sits down with four CLASS program participants for a roundtable interview

Northern California, Rural Teacher Corps

Revitalizing New Hampshire's Rural School Communities

January 10, 2020

The University of New Hampshire's innovative rural teacher development program is exemplary.

New England, Rural Teacher Corps