The Voice of Rural Schools: 2026 Annual Report
NREA is proud to present this annual report, the first of its kind in the history of the organization.
Application for the 2026 Edward W. Chance Memorial Rural Education Dissertation Award
All submissions due by June 30, 2026. Cover Image: 2025 Winners Clint Whitten and Devan Jones.
Introducing NREA’s Further Reading Research Collection
Help us expand access to quality rural research.
NREA Partners with Connect Everyone Coalition to Expand Rural Broadband Access
The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with the Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC).
NREA Partners with Got4titude to Empower Rural Fathers of Children with Disabilities
The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with Got4titude. This partnership expands NREA’s
NREA Partners with Gracelyn University to Fight Human Trafficking
The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with Gracelyn University. This partnership, also
NREA Partners with LEGENDS Research to Expand Rural Research Opportunities
LEGENDS will be the first NREA Rural Research Alliance Partner, and NREA is the inaugural Advocacy Association Ally for the LEGENDS Education Rural Rally Alliance.
Illinois State Board of Education Votes to Adopt Rural Definition
By implementing a standard rural definition, AIRSS, the REAC, ISBE, lawmakers, and advocates can better inform education policy to fairly consider rural schools.
