Arizona Rural Schools Association
@azruralschools.org
The goal of Arizona Rural School’s Association (ARSA) is to improve instruction in rural schools in Arizona. We believe that all students, regardless of geographic location or school size, are entitled to an equitable education.
ICYMI: Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! View the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIkC...
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! View the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIkC...
LAST DAY!
ARSA is accepting nominations for:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
ARSA is accepting nominations for:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
LAST DAY!
ARSA is accepting nominations for:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
ARSA is accepting nominations for:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
REMINDER, ARSA is accepting nominations:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
REMINDER, ARSA is accepting nominations:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5 by 5pm MST.
ARSA wishes you a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving with your friends and loved ones. 🦃
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
ARSA wishes you a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving with your friends and loved ones. 🦃
ARSA is accepting nominations for:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5, 2026 by 5pm MST.
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5, 2026 by 5pm MST.
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
ARSA is accepting nominations for:
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5, 2026 by 5pm MST.
- President-Elect
- Northeast Regional Representation
- Southeast Regional Representation
Provide a short letter of interest to Kristin Turner (kturner@palomaesd.org) and Greg Wyman (execdir@azruralschools.org) by December 5, 2026 by 5pm MST.
TODAY: Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! Join us at 10am MST. Register or join now: azruralschools.glueup.com/event/arsa-r...
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
TODAY: Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! Join us at 10am MST. Register or join now: azruralschools.glueup.com/event/arsa-r...
This Wednesday: Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! Join us on November 19 at 10am MST. Register now: azruralschools.glueup.com/event/arsa-r...
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This Wednesday: Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! Join us on November 19 at 10am MST. Register now: azruralschools.glueup.com/event/arsa-r...
Student-Led STEM & Rural School Success: ARSA interviewed students and staff from Mohave Valley School District about their unique Innovation Lab. Learn more about how the Lab has brought improved attendance rates, better grades, and higher enrollment: www.azruralschools.org/news/mohave-...
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Student-Led STEM & Rural School Success: ARSA interviewed students and staff from Mohave Valley School District about their unique Innovation Lab. Learn more about how the Lab has brought improved attendance rates, better grades, and higher enrollment: www.azruralschools.org/news/mohave-...
The Leading Online Pedagogy and Engagement (L.O.P.E.) Conference, hosted by the Department of Online Teaching and Learning at Grand Canyon University, returns April 1, 2026—and this year’s event is shaping up to be our most dynamic yet.
Learn more: lopeconference.gcu.edu/
Learn more: lopeconference.gcu.edu/
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Leading Online Pedagogy and Engagement (L.O.P.E.) Conference, hosted by the Department of Online Teaching and Learning at Grand Canyon University, returns April 1, 2026—and this year’s event is shaping up to be our most dynamic yet.
Learn more: lopeconference.gcu.edu/
Learn more: lopeconference.gcu.edu/
The Carolyn Warner Leadership Educational Service Awards, sponsored by Grand Canyon Education K12 Educational Development Department, is now accepting nominations! Submit a nomination form and letter of recommendation to cherryl.paul@gce.com by Feb 2.
drive.google.com/file/d/1s4Go...
drive.google.com/file/d/1s4Go...
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Carolyn Warner Leadership Educational Service Awards, sponsored by Grand Canyon Education K12 Educational Development Department, is now accepting nominations! Submit a nomination form and letter of recommendation to cherryl.paul@gce.com by Feb 2.
drive.google.com/file/d/1s4Go...
drive.google.com/file/d/1s4Go...
ARSA is excited to share the amazing things happening in rural schools in our state. Have a story to share? A cool photo? Maybe a teacher shoutout? Whatever your Rural AZ Story, contact info@azruralschools.org so we can highlight you!
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
ARSA is excited to share the amazing things happening in rural schools in our state. Have a story to share? A cool photo? Maybe a teacher shoutout? Whatever your Rural AZ Story, contact info@azruralschools.org so we can highlight you!
Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! Join us on November 19 at 10am MST. Register now: azruralschools.glueup.com/event/arsa-r...
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Meet ARSA's new Executive Director in this return to our regular Roundtable meetings! Join us on November 19 at 10am MST. Register now: azruralschools.glueup.com/event/arsa-r...
Attention rural advocates: make sure to get out and vote tomorrow! Local elections impact change in our state and in our schools. Let's raise rural voices at the polls!
November 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Attention rural advocates: make sure to get out and vote tomorrow! Local elections impact change in our state and in our schools. Let's raise rural voices at the polls!
The 2025 Rural Library Network eSummit is on December 3 from 12-5:30 PM ET! Join rural library leaders, staff, & partners across the country for a powerful day focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building thriving communities. cvent.me/YMaO9A
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The 2025 Rural Library Network eSummit is on December 3 from 12-5:30 PM ET! Join rural library leaders, staff, & partners across the country for a powerful day focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building thriving communities. cvent.me/YMaO9A
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October 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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ARSA is glad to announce Dr. Greg Wyman as its new Executive Director. Wyman brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the unique needs of rural education in Arizona, making him an ideal leader to guide ARSA into its next chapter. www.azruralschools.org/news/arsa-we...
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
ARSA is glad to announce Dr. Greg Wyman as its new Executive Director. Wyman brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the unique needs of rural education in Arizona, making him an ideal leader to guide ARSA into its next chapter. www.azruralschools.org/news/arsa-we...
This report from ARSA President Sean Rickert takes a closer look at how Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) are being used in our rural communities. Learn more: www.azruralschools.org/news/esa-uti...
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This report from ARSA President Sean Rickert takes a closer look at how Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) are being used in our rural communities. Learn more: www.azruralschools.org/news/esa-uti...
Apply now, closing Friday Oct 24! RSC's 2026 Grants in Place program supports place-based education projects for rural teacher and their schools: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Apply now, closing Friday Oct 24! RSC's 2026 Grants in Place program supports place-based education projects for rural teacher and their schools: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Pima High School students are heading to Washington DC! There, they will meet with the speaker of the house to highlight the importance of federal funding to rural communities. Read the full story: www.azruralschools.org/news/pima-st...
October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pima High School students are heading to Washington DC! There, they will meet with the speaker of the house to highlight the importance of federal funding to rural communities. Read the full story: www.azruralschools.org/news/pima-st...
An in-person conference for educators by educators! Join AzTEA if you're looking for ideas about how to effectively reach today's learners, including how integrating ISTE Standards helps improve student outcomes.
📅 Oct 25 | 8 AM - 3 PM CT
📝 Register: bit.ly/azteafall25
📅 Oct 25 | 8 AM - 3 PM CT
📝 Register: bit.ly/azteafall25
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
An in-person conference for educators by educators! Join AzTEA if you're looking for ideas about how to effectively reach today's learners, including how integrating ISTE Standards helps improve student outcomes.
📅 Oct 25 | 8 AM - 3 PM CT
📝 Register: bit.ly/azteafall25
📅 Oct 25 | 8 AM - 3 PM CT
📝 Register: bit.ly/azteafall25
We held the 2025 ARSA Art Contest - "Rural Schools: The Heartbeat of America" - and received a lot of great entries. The winners were announced at the Annual Conference in Flagstaff. Congratulations to the winning artists! View their artwork here: www.azruralschools.org/news/2025-ar...
October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We held the 2025 ARSA Art Contest - "Rural Schools: The Heartbeat of America" - and received a lot of great entries. The winners were announced at the Annual Conference in Flagstaff. Congratulations to the winning artists! View their artwork here: www.azruralschools.org/news/2025-ar...
Time's running out to register for 2025-26 Arizona college-going initiatives.
Support your seniors with college application & FAFSA workshops, and celebrate their postsecondary plans with a celebration 🎉
Free swag & resources are limited. Register now: asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Support your seniors with college application & FAFSA workshops, and celebrate their postsecondary plans with a celebration 🎉
Free swag & resources are limited. Register now: asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Time's running out to register for 2025-26 Arizona college-going initiatives.
Support your seniors with college application & FAFSA workshops, and celebrate their postsecondary plans with a celebration 🎉
Free swag & resources are limited. Register now: asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Support your seniors with college application & FAFSA workshops, and celebrate their postsecondary plans with a celebration 🎉
Free swag & resources are limited. Register now: asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Arizona Department of Education has the following relevant grants in the ADE Grant Management Enterprise (GME) system: gme.azed.gov/
• FY26 Automated External Defibrillator for High Schools
• FY26 School Nurse – Recruitment and Retention for Rural Schools
• FY26 Automated External Defibrillator for High Schools
• FY26 School Nurse – Recruitment and Retention for Rural Schools
October 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Arizona Department of Education has the following relevant grants in the ADE Grant Management Enterprise (GME) system: gme.azed.gov/
• FY26 Automated External Defibrillator for High Schools
• FY26 School Nurse – Recruitment and Retention for Rural Schools
• FY26 Automated External Defibrillator for High Schools
• FY26 School Nurse – Recruitment and Retention for Rural Schools
We’re heading to Salt Lake City this October 13–15 for 3 days of inspiration, innovation & connection at the #RuralEdForum!
Will we see you there? Today is the LAST DAY to register! www.nrea.net/nfare
Will we see you there? Today is the LAST DAY to register! www.nrea.net/nfare
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re heading to Salt Lake City this October 13–15 for 3 days of inspiration, innovation & connection at the #RuralEdForum!
Will we see you there? Today is the LAST DAY to register! www.nrea.net/nfare
Will we see you there? Today is the LAST DAY to register! www.nrea.net/nfare
Today is the last day to apply for the ARSA Executive Director Position! Applications are due by October 1 at 3pm MST, with an expected start date of October 15. Learn more here: www.azruralschools.org/news/execdir...
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today is the last day to apply for the ARSA Executive Director Position! Applications are due by October 1 at 3pm MST, with an expected start date of October 15. Learn more here: www.azruralschools.org/news/execdir...