I Am a Rural Teacher

As we celebrate RSC's 10th anniversary in 2025, we are filled with gratitude for our journey alongside rural educators, students, and advocates. Thank you to all who have been a part of the first decade of RSC. We are thrilled to celebrate with you! 🎉 #RSC10Years

NORC at the University of Chicago and the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC) are gathering data to identify effective strategies. Illinois teachers! - Complete this survey by Jan. 31. Chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards! norc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6R…

Calling Rural Teachers: @uppercaseteach gives you the teaching support you need, when you need it most: personalized advice, resources and coaching from vetted experts. Learn more about Uppercase here, uppercaseteach.com

⬇️ 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 ⬇️ @Studydotcom discusses 5 perks of being a rural teacher in their recent article. Read the full article here, teachinglicense.study.com/resources/bene… #StudyDotCom #LearnWithStudy #Education #Breakthroughs

𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 - 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝟱𝙥𝙢 𝘾𝙏 Register to learn about Fund for Teachers, the grant application process, and get your questions answered by their team of Program Officers. fundforteachers.zoom.us/webinar/regist… fundforteachers.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Amanda Bedell of Charlevoix County, MI teaches in a multi-age classroom with third and fourth grade students, where she is encouraged to use the island as her classroom. 📖 ⛵ 🌳 Read Amanda's story here - iamaruralteacher.org/stories/amanda…

⬇️ Meet the RSC Emergent Educators' Advisory Council ⬇️ Learn about council member, Charles Lallatin from the Northern Rockies (@tetonscience) hub.🥳 ruralschoolscollaborative.org/profiles/charl…

⬇️ Meet the RSC Emergent Educators' Advisory Council ⬇️ First up, Alyssa Howe in the Indiana & Great Lakes (@CELLuindy) hub. 👏 Learn about Alyssa, ruralschoolscollaborative.org/profiles/alyss…

We are so thankful for the amazing rural educators who have shared their stories with us over the past seven years. Read the reflection from the I Am A Rural Teacher journey, which features Joe's story and other incredible teachers from across the US: ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/reflec…

We're thankful for our PNW Regional Hub partners, @eoumountaineers' College of Education, for all they do for rural Oregon teachers, like Ozzie, and beyond. Check out our recent I Am A Rural Teacher project reflection, in partnership with @nrea1: ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/reflec…

Teachers as leaders in rural communities are crucial, shaping students' futures and fostering a sense of belonging. Join us in looking back and celebrating the inspiring stories of rural teachers from across the globe: ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/reflec…

RSC & @nrea1 have been amplifying the stories of dedicated rural educators for 7+ years. Through illuminating interviews, we persist in showcasing the immense pride these teachers take in their communities and profession. Read more in our recent reflection:ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/reflec…

For 7 years, with our partners, @nrea1 we have been spotlighting rural teachers and telling their stories through the I Am A Rural Teacher project. We invite readers to return to our interviews & stories in the full article: ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/reflec… ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/reflec…

Supporting place-based learning in rural communities is core to the missions of RSC and @nrea1, as evidenced by our shared grant work, the National Signature Project Award. Kim is a high school teacher in Aurora, MO, who won the 2023-2024 award. iamaruralteacher.org/stories/kim-mc…

@TheNewRuralAR @ArkTeacherCorps The @IAARTCampaign is a shared project of @Rural_Schools and @nrea1, now with 20 episodes featuring outstanding rural educators across the globe.

We are excited to share another amazing teacher feature through the I Am A Rural Teacher Podcast! This new episode, featuring Freda Calloway, comes from our Arkansas & Delta Regional Hub, anchored by our partners @TheNewRuralAR and @ArkTeacherCorps. iamaruralteacher.org/stories/freda-…

@Rural_Schools @nrea1 You can learn more about the work and get involved at iamaruralteacher.org!

Thank you to all rural teacher-leaders who strengthen our rural communities! 🎉 We remain dedicated to uplifting teacher voices through I Am A Rural Teacher, a shared endeavor of @Rural_Schools & @nrea1. Please join us in celebrating these stories! #InternationalTeachersDay

We are grateful to Nneka for sharing her experiences as a rural teacher in Arkansas. Thank you to our partners at the Arkansas Teacher Corps for connecting us with Nneka. @ArkTeacherCorps collaborates with @TheNewRuralAR to lead RSC's Arkansas Delta Regional Hub.

Dedicated rural teachers are making intentional choices to remain committed to the people and places they serve, such as Nneka Love, a Kindergarten teacher entering her fifth year at the Anna Strong Learning Academy in Marianna, AR. iamaruralteacher.org/stories/nneka-…