National Rural Education Association
We provide numerous ways for our members to get involved in NREA, as well as several members-only benefits. The more we work together, the more we can benefit rural education throughout our nation.
We encourage all members to participate in the NREA Annual Conference, which we hold in a different state each year. We invite members to provide workshops, seminars, research reports, and other major presentations. The convention includes:
The NREA Legislative Committee monitors federal legislation related to rural education. Learn more.
The NREA provides a few key awards programs each year. Learn more.
The Foundation seeks grants, gifts, and bequests to help fund research, scholarships, and incentives in the field of rural education.
NREA members may serve voluntarily on NREA committees. We select committee members from the general membership.
Join our membership to receive this exclusive newsletter with the latest happening at NREA and in rural education across the nation. Members may also submit to be featured (subject to approval).
NREA members frequently serve on national and federal education review panels, such as the following:
The NREA provides frequent opportunities for rural educators to communicate with each other through its journals and newsletters, regional and national meetings, and conventions. Through our national and international network, our members share common concerns, issues, and current practices in rural education—a valuable and worthwhile benefit linking you to numerous state, regional, and national entities working on a day-to-day basis for the interests of rural and small schools.
We keep NREA members informed of national, regional, and state rural education conferences. These include state meetings of the NREA State Affiliate Associations.