Transforming Rural Education: A New Vision for Career Success
Dr. G. Cleve Pilot, Director of Career and Technical Education, Fairfield Career and Technology Center, Winsboro, SC Addressing the Challenge In […]
FFA Students from 11 States Advocate for Secure Rural Schools Act in Washington D.C.
A delegation of Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from across the nation recently converged on Capitol Hill, advocating for
NREA Joins Coalition of Hundreds Condemning Cuts to Supports for Students with Disabilities
TUCSON, AZ – The National Rural Education Association (NREA) proudly advocates for all students in rural and small schools, regardless
National Rural Education Association Releases 2025 Why Rural Matters Report
TUCSON, AZ –The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to launch the 2025 Why Rural Matters report, a project
CoSN September 2025 Updates
Check out the monthly resources from our partners at CoSN.
Introducing the 2025 National Rural Teacher of the Year
Each year, the National Rural Teacher of the Year program honors the very best in rural education across the country,
NREA Board Nominations Open Until October 9
In accordance with the NREA by-laws, Article III, Section 9, the election of Executive Board members shall follow the Election 3 cycle to include: Recognized Research Center Representative (Currently Held by Amy Price Azano), State Affiliate Representative B (Open), and State Agency Representative (Open). This Cycle 3 group will be elected to a three-year term to begin January 1, 2026. Also, a President-Elect Designate shall be elected. The President Elect-Designate begins the 5-year Presidents cycle.
A Message from Dr. Melissa Sadorf, NREA Executive Director
Dear NREA Members, It is a true privilege to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association. My career in education spans more than three decades, rooted entirely in service to rural communities—as a classroom teacher, site principal, and rural superintendent in Arizona. I’ve had the honor of leading at multiple levels, including as the Executive Director of the Arizona Rural Schools Association, where I worked to elevate rural voices, grow statewide networks, and build partnerships that supported local leadership and student success.