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.
Candace Cain, Burwell, NE
May 19, 2020
Community legacy is built through the next generation
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Nebraska
Dustin Moe, Washburn, ND
May 18, 2020
Digital concert brings student musicians together
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: North Dakota
Emma Waloch, Lisbon, ND
May 15, 2020
From Card Games to Oral History: A Sweet Story from our North Dakota Partners
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: North Dakota
Dawn Lewis, Arlington, NE
May 14, 2020
Teachers tell bedtime stories through video
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Nebraska
Carly Retterath, Mandan, ND
May 14, 2020
Family Support Liaisons establish hotline to assist community
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: North Dakota
Kristin Lukow, Hastings, NE
May 13, 2020
Using Facebook Live for an engaging music program
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Nebraska
Britney Gandhi, Colfax, ND
May 12, 2020
Community-raised scholarships totaling $4.3 million
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: North Dakota
Deon Hall, Norris City, IL
May 11, 2020
Using all channels to reach students at home
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Illinois
Allison Nys, Corvallis, MT
May 8, 2020
WiFi for all students in this small Montana community
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Montana
Mikey Davanzo, Newark, NY
May 7, 2020
For the Love of Reading
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: New York
Angela Ford, Homer, NE
May 7, 2020
Rural roots help you flourish
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Nebraska
Heather Nebesniak, Ord, NE
May 4, 2020
Meal deliveries despite weather advisories