Do Rural Students with Disabilities Still Have a Fair Chance?
This article was originally published by the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS), the Illinois State Affiliate of […]
Transforming Rural Education: A New Vision for Career Success
In Fairfield County, where manufacturing and transportation once thrived, economic shifts have drastically reduced the local job market. The landscape today is vastly different from what it was for previous generations. Once-prominent employers such as MAC Truck, HON Furniture, Rite-Aid, and the SC&G Nuclear Plant have left the area, leaving behind limited opportunities primarily in Element TV and fast-food industries.
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
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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.