National Rural Education Association
@nrea.net
The NREA (National Rural Education Association) was originally founded as the Department of Rural Education in 1907. It is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States.
Back Forty Action is hosting a major advocacy event in Washington, D.C. to defend rural America against harmful policies threatening our farms, schools, and hospitals. Learn more: www.savetheheartland.com/
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Back Forty Action is hosting a major advocacy event in Washington, D.C. to defend rural America against harmful policies threatening our farms, schools, and hospitals. Learn more: www.savetheheartland.com/
The Call for Proposals is now live for 6th annual virtual Rural Education Conference, scheduled for March 16, 2026! Submission deadline for proposals is Dec. 1, 2025. Learn more and submit now: www.apsu.edu/education/ru...
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Call for Proposals is now live for 6th annual virtual Rural Education Conference, scheduled for March 16, 2026! Submission deadline for proposals is Dec. 1, 2025. Learn more and submit now: www.apsu.edu/education/ru...
Spring Grove Area School District in south-central Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the role of Superintendent. Learn more and apply to the PA Association of Rural & Small Schools by November 30: drive.google.com/file/d/1eMR6...
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Spring Grove Area School District in south-central Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the role of Superintendent. Learn more and apply to the PA Association of Rural & Small Schools by November 30: drive.google.com/file/d/1eMR6...
CEN is hiring! Lead a dedicated team, engage a passionate national network, & make a lasting impact on Rural America. Learn more and apply here: edu-nation.org/about-colleg...
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CEN is hiring! Lead a dedicated team, engage a passionate national network, & make a lasting impact on Rural America. Learn more and apply here: edu-nation.org/about-colleg...
Your donation to the NREA Foundation directly supports rural educators through the National Rural Teacher of the Year program. Donate today! nreafoundation.betterworld.org/
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Your donation to the NREA Foundation directly supports rural educators through the National Rural Teacher of the Year program. Donate today! nreafoundation.betterworld.org/
The monthly resources from our partners at CoSN are now available! Please visit our website for more detailed information: nrea.net/cosn-october...
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The monthly resources from our partners at CoSN are now available! Please visit our website for more detailed information: nrea.net/cosn-october...
Did you see the recently released Why Rural Matters 2025 report? It highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities for rural education across America. Read it here to see what’s shaping the future of rural education: nrea.net/wrm-2025/
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Did you see the recently released Why Rural Matters 2025 report? It highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities for rural education across America. Read it here to see what’s shaping the future of rural education: nrea.net/wrm-2025/
On behalf of NREA, AIRSS Executive Director David Ardrey delivered a keynote address at the Missouri Association of Rural Education Conference this week! AIRSS is the NREA's IL State Affiliate, and MoARE is our MO State Affiliate. Thank you to MoARE for having Mr. Ardrey.
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
On behalf of NREA, AIRSS Executive Director David Ardrey delivered a keynote address at the Missouri Association of Rural Education Conference this week! AIRSS is the NREA's IL State Affiliate, and MoARE is our MO State Affiliate. Thank you to MoARE for having Mr. Ardrey.
The 2025 Rural Library Network eSummit is back on December 3 from 12:00-5:30 PM ET!
Join rural library leaders, staff, and partners from across the country for a powerful day focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building thriving communities.
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Join rural library leaders, staff, and partners from across the country for a powerful day focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building thriving communities.
🔗 cvent.me/YMaO9A
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The 2025 Rural Library Network eSummit is back on December 3 from 12:00-5:30 PM ET!
Join rural library leaders, staff, and partners from across the country for a powerful day focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building thriving communities.
🔗 cvent.me/YMaO9A
Join rural library leaders, staff, and partners from across the country for a powerful day focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building thriving communities.
🔗 cvent.me/YMaO9A
NREA is standing up for students' rights. Read the full article to learn how these cuts will impact students with disabilities, what the coalition is advocating for, and how you can get involved: nrea.net/nrea-joins-c...
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NREA is standing up for students' rights. Read the full article to learn how these cuts will impact students with disabilities, what the coalition is advocating for, and how you can get involved: nrea.net/nrea-joins-c...
Closing this Friday, October 24: Applications are open now for RSC's 2026 Grants in Place program, an initiative that celebrates and supports rural educators who are leading the way in Place-Based Education. Learn more and apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Closing this Friday, October 24: Applications are open now for RSC's 2026 Grants in Place program, an initiative that celebrates and supports rural educators who are leading the way in Place-Based Education. Learn more and apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In this episode of The Rural Voice, we interview Jeff Granrud, the 2025 National Rural Teacher of the Year. He believes small, authentic moments, like painting with students or wearing math pajamas, foster the most meaningful connections: nrea.simplecast.com/episodes/s05...
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In this episode of The Rural Voice, we interview Jeff Granrud, the 2025 National Rural Teacher of the Year. He believes small, authentic moments, like painting with students or wearing math pajamas, foster the most meaningful connections: nrea.simplecast.com/episodes/s05...
Today, FFA students from 11 states visited Washington, D.C. to discuss the reinstatement of SRSA funding with Speaker of the House Michael Johnson. What an amazing opportunity for rural schools advocacy! Thank you to these dedicated young people and their school districts. 🤩
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Today, FFA students from 11 states visited Washington, D.C. to discuss the reinstatement of SRSA funding with Speaker of the House Michael Johnson. What an amazing opportunity for rural schools advocacy! Thank you to these dedicated young people and their school districts. 🤩
📣 Have you heard?
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📣 Have you heard?
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
That’s a wrap on the AI Summit and the 2025 #RuralEdForum! Thanks again to our panelists and presenters.
October 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
That’s a wrap on the AI Summit and the 2025 #RuralEdForum! Thanks again to our panelists and presenters.
Our final event of the week is our AI panel discussion 🎤
🙏 A huge THANK YOU to aiEDU for sponsoring the brand-new AI Summit at the 2025 #RuralEdForum!
🙏 A huge THANK YOU to aiEDU for sponsoring the brand-new AI Summit at the 2025 #RuralEdForum!
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our final event of the week is our AI panel discussion 🎤
🙏 A huge THANK YOU to aiEDU for sponsoring the brand-new AI Summit at the 2025 #RuralEdForum!
🙏 A huge THANK YOU to aiEDU for sponsoring the brand-new AI Summit at the 2025 #RuralEdForum!
Next up at the AI Summit 🤖 Christian Jackson from Edapt is speaking on how AI systems can work in rural education
October 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Next up at the AI Summit 🤖 Christian Jackson from Edapt is speaking on how AI systems can work in rural education
🌟The AI Summit is making its debut at the 2025 #RuralEdForum🌟
🎉Excited to get this day started and the ideas & convos started! Thank you Christian Pinedo from aiEDU for kicking off the day!
🎉Excited to get this day started and the ideas & convos started! Thank you Christian Pinedo from aiEDU for kicking off the day!
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🌟The AI Summit is making its debut at the 2025 #RuralEdForum🌟
🎉Excited to get this day started and the ideas & convos started! Thank you Christian Pinedo from aiEDU for kicking off the day!
🎉Excited to get this day started and the ideas & convos started! Thank you Christian Pinedo from aiEDU for kicking off the day!
📢 NEW this year at the 2025 #RuralEd"/hashtag/RuralEdForum" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#RuralEdForum: the AI Summit!
Educators, innovators & #RuralEd leaders are coming together to explore practical AI applications—from classroom instruction to district decision-making.
🎉It's going to be an exciting day of learning🎉
Educators, innovators & #RuralEd leaders are coming together to explore practical AI applications—from classroom instruction to district decision-making.
🎉It's going to be an exciting day of learning🎉
October 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📢 NEW this year at the 2025 #RuralEd"/hashtag/RuralEdForum" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#RuralEdForum: the AI Summit!
Educators, innovators & #RuralEd leaders are coming together to explore practical AI applications—from classroom instruction to district decision-making.
🎉It's going to be an exciting day of learning🎉
Educators, innovators & #RuralEd leaders are coming together to explore practical AI applications—from classroom instruction to district decision-making.
🎉It's going to be an exciting day of learning🎉
For everyone who attended the 2025 #RuralEdForum, THANK YOU for joining us! We look forward to seeing you next year in San Antonio. Save the dates for October 19-21, 2026!
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
For everyone who attended the 2025 #RuralEdForum, THANK YOU for joining us! We look forward to seeing you next year in San Antonio. Save the dates for October 19-21, 2026!
Need contact hours or a certificate of completion for your participation in 2025 #RuralEdForum? After the conference, attendance info will be collected and certificates will be emailed within one week.
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Need contact hours or a certificate of completion for your participation in 2025 #RuralEdForum? After the conference, attendance info will be collected and certificates will be emailed within one week.
🙌 Thank you T-Mobile for sponsoring our 2025 #RuralEdForum reception tonight 🙌
We appreciate your investment to support professional learning opportunities for #rural educators.
We appreciate your investment to support professional learning opportunities for #rural educators.
October 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🙌 Thank you T-Mobile for sponsoring our 2025 #RuralEdForum reception tonight 🙌
We appreciate your investment to support professional learning opportunities for #rural educators.
We appreciate your investment to support professional learning opportunities for #rural educators.
📣 Just Announced!
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
📣 Just Announced!
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
The 2026 #RuralEdForum is heading to San Antonio, Texas 🏙️
🗓️ October 19–21, 2026
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting details!
Lots of great interaction between Cassandra Worthy and our #RuralEdForum attendees. 🎤
October 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Lots of great interaction between Cassandra Worthy and our #RuralEdForum attendees. 🎤
Cassandra certainly knows how to INSPIRE! Thank you, Cassandra Worthy, for your inspiring and thought-provoking keynote today!
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Cassandra certainly knows how to INSPIRE! Thank you, Cassandra Worthy, for your inspiring and thought-provoking keynote today!