Category: Rural Schools
Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? One district thinks so
GREENFIELD, Ind. — Seventh grader Taitym Lynch plans most of her school day herself, mapping out a schedule each morning […]
March 2, 2026
TEACHER VOICE: We don’t have a math problem in Arkansas or in the United States. We have a culture problem
For 23 years, I’ve taught high school math. And for 23 years, I’ve been told by people that they either […]
March 2, 2026
Alabama made a big investment in elementary math, but underresourced schools still have a long way to go
GREENVILLE, Ala. — Toward the end of a math lesson on a sunny Friday in October, fourth-grade teacher D’Atra Howard […]
February 20, 2026
OPINION: Shuttering public schools is a strategy that rarely saves much money and often leads to test score declines
As a researcher who studies school closings and counsels local districts facing closure decisions, I know the pressures are multiple. […]
February 2, 2026
California school districts pay for abuse settlements despite no claims
Top Takeaways Districts that haven’t faced abuse allegations still pay due to insurance pooling. The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary […]
January 26, 2026
After nearly two years, Congress throws rural schools a lifeline
Students from FFA from all across the country visited Congress to advocate for their schools in rural areas. Credit: Courtesy […]
December 11, 2025
Wellness coaches take on youth mental health problem in rural California
Top Takeaways Students in rural areas fare much worse than those in urban areas in mental well-being because of poverty […]
May 7, 2025