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How a Georgia College Courted Its Rural Community
From rotary clubs to theater trips, Gordon State is reaching out to local students—and is reaping the benefits.
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What Happens When a College Town Loses Its College?
When West Virginia Technical College relocated out of Montgomery, the small town suffered the loss of a grocery store, a car dealership, over 100 well-paid university professionals, and students who rented hundreds of rooms throughout the region.
Combating Rural Imposter Syndrome by Meeting Student Needs
One Northern California college increased enrollment of rural students by transforming its curriculum.
Interview: Engaging High School Students with America’s Complicated History
According to Kevin Alderson, a retired teacher from rural Wisconsin public school, confronting difficult parts of the country’s past is not only important – it’s our “responsibility.”
Another Look at ‘Brain Gain’ in Rural Minnesota
Through flexible schedules and course offerings, remote learning options, and online degrees, one local community college is staying responsive to shifting community needs and supporting a region in desperate need of workers.
Rural Missouri District Will Be One of First to Help Electric School Buses Get Rolling
A federal rebate program will help El Dorado Springs R-II School District put electric buses on the road.
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When College Doesn’t Feel Attainable — Or Useful
College attendance is often painted in black and white. You either go or you don’t. It’s either worth it or it’s not. But in rural America, perspectives on a college degree exist in many shades of grey.
Study: Rural Schools Face Disparities in Access to Mental Health Services
A study by Washington State University researchers shows that rural students face significant barriers to accessing services due to geography, transportation and lack of providers.
A Surprising Mid-Career Pivot: Rural Teaching
The headlines often lament an exodus of teachers from the profession, but a deeper look shows many rural schools are having luck attracting “second career” teachers from a variety of different backgrounds.
Gullah/Geechee Teaching in Hilton Head Offers Lessons on Building Diverse Teacher Pipelines
What does it take to recruit and retain 100 diverse teachers in one of the most rural counties in the Lowcountry of South Carolina?
Waiting for the Traveling Teacher: Remote Rural Schools Need More Hands-On Help
Students in these tiny schools get personal attention, but need exposure to higher education to compete for college and careers.
Higher Ed in the High Country: Hillbilly Hoedowns and Degree Divides
Residents of Alleghany County, North Carolina know a thing or two about playing and dancing to mountain music. They’ve also found ways to help students pursue postsecondary education and training.
Rural Teacher Prep Program Delivers ‘Job-Embedded’ Degrees — For $75 a Month
Reach University candidates gain BAs and teaching certifications for just $1,800 while working and earning a salary in high-needs Arkansas districts
Rural Teacher Corps Focuses On Training, Attracting Teachers To Rural Settings
The program brings together future teachers In rural areas through training, meetings, and community.
When High Expectations for Higher Education Aren’t Shared
Rafael dreamed of going to college, but educators at his public charter school and state funding didn’t support these goals. Here are lessons learned from his story.
How One College Is Diversifying the Rural Teaching Workforce, and Why It Matters
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College in Wisconsin aims to provide students with rich cultural experiences through expanded diversity in educators and curriculum.
Texas State University Program Will Mentor Black and Latina Women in Ag
The program will pair high school and college students in what’s called a “near peer” model to help ease the minority participants into the mentorship.
Commentary: Because of Helen Matthews Lewis
The “grandmother of Appalachian studies” encouraged generations of students and activists to take a fresh look at their region. For some, that meant the chance to meet royalty in far-flung places and, perhaps even more impressive, go home again.
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