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A new bill could be the lifeline struggling school districts need, allowing them to access their transportation funds to avoid insolvency while ensuring strict oversight.

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#WA #RuralEducation #LocalGovAI #EducationFunding #FinancialOversight
Bill would let struggling districts use transportation vehicle funds short‑term under OSPI oversight
SB 6,065 would allow districts in binding conditions or under enhanced financial oversight to take temporary interest‑free loans from their transportation vehicle fund and petition OSPI to convert those loans to permanent transfers if not detrimental to the fund. Sponsors and rural district representatives said the change could help districts avoid insolvency; safeguards and limits were discussed.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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In Peru’s rural Andean highlands, going to school often means long walks, no transport, and costs families cannot afford. Education inequality in Andean communities is structural, not a lack of interest especially at the secondary level.

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#RuralEducation #agapehand #education
January 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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#Rural #youth #apprenticeship programs are transforming student career preparation and proving that rural programs can strengthen local economies. Discover rural apprenticeship success strategies from two case studies🔗 buff.ly/hn0fVIz

#YouthApprenticeship #RuralEducation #CommunityImpact
Youth Apprenticeship in Rural America: Challenges and Opportunities
A former youth apprentice analyzes the challanges and benefits of two youth apprenticeship programs in rural areas.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
agapehand.bsky.social
In rural Peru, school exclusion is progressive. Evidence shows that non-attendance increases during secondary education, especially in the rural Andes and Indigenous Amazon communities.

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#RuralEducation  #Peru #ChildRights #agapehand
January 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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A groundbreaking pilot program in Virginia aims to revolutionize early childhood mental health for our youngest, prioritizing rural areas and promising evidence-based solutions!

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#VA #EarlyIntervention #RuralEducation #MentalHealthSupport #CitizenPortal #VirginiaEarlyChildhood
Senate subcommittee advances pilot for early childhood mental‑health consultation with rural priority
The subcommittee recommended reporting SB259, a pilot program to provide mental‑health consultation for children birth–5 in childcare centers, family day homes, Head Start and public pre‑K with a sunset and priority for rural regions. Sponsors described evidence of reduced preschool expulsions and improved outcomes; the vote to report was unanimous.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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We’re mapping out #StudentTeacherSupports across our member districts 🗺️📘. Got one to share?

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#WyoEdChat #WyomingEducation #RuralEducation
Photo of teacher reading with a student.
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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The Rural Summit turns connection into a movement. Learn alongside rural leaders who understand the rural experience and leave with new tools and relationships to take back home.

📅 April 12-15
📍 Buffalo, NY
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#RuralSummit26 #CradleToCareer #RuralEducation
January 20, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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🎓 In an op-ed, two higher-education leaders write about why rural students — including those in Mendocino County — face persistent barriers when transferring from community colleges to four-year universities.

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#mendocinocounty #mendocino #education #ruraleducation
The Mendocino College Welcome Center building on campus, shown on a clear day. The single-story structure has a covered walkway supported by columns, large windows, and a sign reading “1000” near the entrance. A white sandwich-board sign with the Mendocino College eagle logo directs visitors to the Welcome Center along a concrete walkway bordered by landscaping and trees.
January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Rural students shouldn’t be collateral damage.

A veteran superintendent warns that dismantling ED will hurt the most vulnerable first.

Read @drsljohnson557377.bsky.social's latest op-ed in @the74.bsky.social.

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Fragmenting the U.S. Department of Education Creates Chaos for Rural Students
Superintendent's view: Multiple lines of authority, blurred accountability and conflicting priorities will interrupt essential funding and services.
www.the74million.org
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Every Rural Summit is built on the voices, experiences & solutions of rural communities. Join us April 12-15 in Buffalo for inspiring talks, interactive sessions & connections that strengthen cradle-to-career pathways.

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January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Need some #inspiration to get back into the #school year routine? Listen to Beth Benedix’s episode on the Rural Scoop podcast, where she shares insights about #rural assets from her documentary North Putnam.

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𝟏𝟑𝟎 | 𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐱
The Rural Scoop · Episode
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January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Savitribai Phule: India’s First Female Teacher

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January 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Small, community-led rural schools are proving to be the heartbeat of academic success, fostering strong relationships and essential services for students in Vermont.

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Senate education committee hears case for small, community-led rural schools during White River Valley visit
At White River Valley High School, educators and principals told the Senate Education Committee that small, community-rooted schools and the community-school model produce stronger relationships, wraparound services and improved student outcomes, while urging careful, locally led merger processes.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Rural parents and educators are rallying against forced school consolidations, arguing it threatens the very fabric of their communities and student success.

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Rural residents, educators tell Senate panel forced consolidation would harm communities
At a White River Valley listening session, parents, teachers and trustees urged the Senate Education Committee to reject state-mandated school consolidation and to follow the redistricting task force's recommendations for voluntary mergers and cooperative education service agreements instead.
citizenportal.ai
December 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Children in Mbajik watched themselves on screen during a solar evaluation visit. Less surprise. More normality. That is when electricity truly changes education. #SolarEnergy #RuralEducation
https://fairfuturefoundation.org/mbajik-solar-evaluation-film/
🎬 Mbajik Solar Evaluation Through Children’s Eyes | Fair Future Foundation
Shows how a solar installation in Mbajik changed daily life, seen through children and adults watching themselves on screen during a field evaluation visit.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Visa changes could deepen rural teacher shortages.
#TeacherWorkforce #RuralEducation

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December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Be part of this movement! Support Child Help Foundation in shaping young innovators and digital leaders of tomorrow.
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Children in a Palghar Ashram School working on computers as part of Child Help Foundation’s digital learning programme. Children in a Palghar Ashram School working on computers as part of Child Help Foundation’s digital learning programme. Children in a Palghar Ashram School working on computers as part of Child Help Foundation’s digital learning programme. Children in a Palghar Ashram School working on computers as part of Child Help Foundation’s digital learning programme.
December 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Discover why the digital divide is worsening education in rural India. Poor internet access, lack of devices and low digital literacy are leaving millions of students behind.
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Why Is the Digital Divide Worsening Education in Rural India?
Discover how the digital divide is worsening education system in rural India, its causes, impacts and key steps needed to ensure equal learning opportunities.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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He revived a dying school, uplifted an entire community, and inspired countless children. Ashraf Akber Ali’s legacy of hope will never fade
By Kamran Khamiso Khowaja

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A Tribute To A Fallen Hero Of Education
Ashraf Akber Ali’s lifelong mission to uplift Sujawal through education continues to inspire generations after his untimely passing
www.thefridaytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🌾 Rural schools are at the heart of their communities—but they face unique challenges. Discover how Warner is strengthening rural education by supporting teachers, counselors, and school leaders & expanding access to quality programs: uofr.us/Support-Rural

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Transforming what’s possible for rural schools
How the Warner School’s wide-ranging programs are strengthening the educators, students, and communities at the heart of rural New York.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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University Researchers to Create AI Strategy for Rural Schools via @govtechnews www.govtech.com/education/k-... #WashingtonState #edpolicy #ruraleducation
University Researchers to Create AI Strategy for Rural Schools
Microsoft will provide $82,500 in grant money to assistant professors at Washington State University, to support them in developing an AI integration road map for rural K-12 schools in three northwest...
www.govtech.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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A new federal scholarship tax credit program could transform educational support for rural schools, and counties are urged to show their backing!

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County to consider resolution backing new federal scholarship tax credit aimed at rural students
A county board member flagged a new federal scholarship tax credit program that would require counties to pass resolutions signaling support; the Finance Committee agreed to place the item on next month’s agenda and to involve the administrator and key stakeholders.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Rural Vermonters are raising their voices against proposed funding changes that could jeopardize their beloved small schools—will the Senate Education Committee listen?

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Rural Vermonters Tell Senate Education Committee: Don’t Let Funding Changes Punish Small Schools
At a Canaan listening stop, the Senate Education Committee heard residents warn that the foundation formula and forced mergers proposed under Act 73 could erode small‑town programs, urging more technical assistance, targeted aid and support for career and technical education.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Vermont students are speaking out about their unique school experience, highlighting the benefits of small class sizes and hands-on career programs while addressing the challenges they face.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #CanaanVermont #RuralEducation #EducationReform
Senate education committee hears students praise small classes, CTE opportunities in Canaan
On Nov. 12, 2025 the Vermont Senate Education Committee visited Canaan Elementary and High School to gather student views; students said small class sizes and hands-on CTE programs provide opportunities but flagged travel burdens and fundraising needs.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Local leaders in Canaan are sounding the alarm as rising costs and strict funding rules threaten to consolidate their beloved rural schools and disrupt community ties.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #SchoolFunding #CanaanVermont #RuralEducation #CommunityServices
Senate education committee hears Canaan leaders warn funding rules and rising costs threaten rural schools
Canaan school board members and regional partners told the Senate Education Committee that cross-border student choice, Act 46 consolidation and rising costs — especially health insurance and excess spending penalties — are forcing program cuts and risking school consolidation unless the state enables more flexible shared services and cross-state, 
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November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM