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.

John Kuhn, Mineral Wells, Texas
April 9, 2020
Feeding families; building community.
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Texas

Getting into the Groove in Northern California: A Guide for Future Rural Teachers!
April 1, 2020
Power of Partnerships

Kathryn Vaughn, Tipton County, Tennessee
March 27, 2020
Teaching Art in the Covid-19 Environment