A PROJECT OF RURAL SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE & NREA

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

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

Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Nebraska