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 will be working 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 for supporting this effort.
Kymberli Wregglesworth - Onaway, MI
March 11, 2022
Taking Action for Community Health
Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile
Mississippi Teachers of the Year Share Why They Teach Rural
March 8, 2022
Three Teachers Shares Stories of Determination and Passion for Their Work
Teacher Profile
Brenda Epling, Grand Forks, ND
February 22, 2022
Teaching Through the Mask: Teacher Leadership During the Pandemic
Teacher Profile
Matt Jaeger - Bellevue, IA
February 11, 2022
On-site interview at innovative, student-led project-based learning site, Bellevue BIG
Podcast
The Modern One-Room School - Amanda McCraw, Paicines, CA
January 19, 2022
Panoche Elementary School is a one room school house in San Benito County, California. Amanda McCraw is the sole employee, and this is her story.
Teacher Profile
Jan Mathews - Gridley, CA
December 28, 2021
Cultivating the Next Generation of Community Leaders
Podcast
Emily Driscoll and Erica Zieren - Carmi, IL
December 9, 2021
Collaboration Makes a Teaching Team Greater than the Sum of its Parts
Teacher Profile
Why Teach Rural? NREA Rural Teacher Panel
November 18, 2021
Hear insights from three great rural educators and get access to the live panel!
Nature Nurtures Rural Schools - Andy Felt, Trinity County, CA
November 8, 2021
Teacher and administrator shares positive rural outlook
Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile
Fredrick Mugalula - Uganda
October 22, 2021
An international perspective on rural advantages and unique challenges
Teacher Profile, Podcast, Rural Educators Across Borders
Rural Educators Across Borders Pilot Event
October 18, 2021
Engaging discussions with educators from across the world!