Join experts from the California Department of Education and Common Sense to explore practical, student-centered phone policies that work in real schools.

After an exciting first year, the AIRSS team is proud to launch the second volume ofThe Prairie Career Advocate. This storytelling effort is part of the Rural IL CTE Project that AIRSS and the Illinois State Board of Education began in 2023. The first issue of this new volume features Stillman Valley High School (Meridian

A delegation of Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from across the nation recently converged on Capitol Hill, advocating for the Secure Rural Schools Act. Students from 11 states met with each of their state delegates, and collectively with staff from the Speaker of the House Michael Johnson’s office, to discuss the passage of this

Rural schools are the backbone of many communities — but they face unique challenges. In this episode of the Horace Mann League Podcast, Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association, shares insights on the types of challenges rural school leaders are dealing with. From national advocacy to building strong local partnerships, she highlights why rural education must be recognized as a vital part of America's educational landscape. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how rural school leaders are shaping the future of education in communities across the country.

Why Rural Matters 2025: People, Place, & Possibility Menu About Full Report Executive Summary Maps State-by-State Results Communications Toolkit About The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to release Why Rural Matters 2025—the 11th edition in a long-standing series of reports that examine the contexts and conditions of rural education across all 50 states.