National Rural Education Association
@nrea.net
The NREA (National Rural Education Association) was originally founded as the Department of Rural Education in 1907. It is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States.
The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act has officially been signed into law! This bill extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act has officially been signed into law! This bill extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
NREA wishes you a merry Christmas and happy holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NREA wishes you a merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Rural educators are invited to 3-D Thursdays, a NASA-partner event focused on using authentic Earth & space data in education. This session offers practical resources & inspiration for teaching with real-world science. Join us on January 8th at 7 PM CT / 8 PM ET.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Rural educators are invited to 3-D Thursdays, a NASA-partner event focused on using authentic Earth & space data in education. This session offers practical resources & inspiration for teaching with real-world science. Join us on January 8th at 7 PM CT / 8 PM ET.
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The Smithsonian Science Education Leadership Summit is a free, three-day event focused on developing strategies to recruit and retain K-12 STEM teachers. The 2026 Summit will be held from March 27-29 in Philadelphia, PA. Applications are open until January 5: ssec.si.edu/event/smiths...
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Smithsonian Science Education Leadership Summit is a free, three-day event focused on developing strategies to recruit and retain K-12 STEM teachers. The 2026 Summit will be held from March 27-29 in Philadelphia, PA. Applications are open until January 5: ssec.si.edu/event/smiths...
Sponsoring and exhibiting at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education offers a unique opportunity to strategically elevate your brand. Learn more about sponsoring the 2026 event in San Antonio: nrea.net/nfare-sponso...
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sponsoring and exhibiting at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education offers a unique opportunity to strategically elevate your brand. Learn more about sponsoring the 2026 event in San Antonio: nrea.net/nfare-sponso...
The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization has passed the House and is headed to the President's desk for signature. Thank you to all of you that worked to support this effort with your calls, visits, and stories!
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization has passed the House and is headed to the President's desk for signature. Thank you to all of you that worked to support this effort with your calls, visits, and stories!
We are excited to announce a new partnership with the North Carolina Rural Education Collaborative! Learn more about the organization in this short article from EdNC, and join us in welcoming them as an NREA State Affiliate: www.ednc.org/what-is-the-...
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We are excited to announce a new partnership with the North Carolina Rural Education Collaborative! Learn more about the organization in this short article from EdNC, and join us in welcoming them as an NREA State Affiliate: www.ednc.org/what-is-the-...
The National Space Sustainability Competition invites grades 6-8 to rethink how humans can live and work sustainably beyond Earth.
The submission deadline for this year's competition is January 31, 2026.
Learn more and submit here: swft.space/national-spa...
The submission deadline for this year's competition is January 31, 2026.
Learn more and submit here: swft.space/national-spa...
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The National Space Sustainability Competition invites grades 6-8 to rethink how humans can live and work sustainably beyond Earth.
The submission deadline for this year's competition is January 31, 2026.
Learn more and submit here: swft.space/national-spa...
The submission deadline for this year's competition is January 31, 2026.
Learn more and submit here: swft.space/national-spa...
This policy brief from Dr. Steven Johnson provides historical context, Constitutional grounding, and a clear explanation of why federal involvement has been essential for equity, civil rights, and rural school survival. Read more: nrea.net/the-essentia...
December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This policy brief from Dr. Steven Johnson provides historical context, Constitutional grounding, and a clear explanation of why federal involvement has been essential for equity, civil rights, and rural school survival. Read more: nrea.net/the-essentia...
NREA Executive Director Dr. Melissa Sadorf was recently quoted in this @ncnewsline.com article about the rural teacher shortage. Dr. Sadorf insists that federal support is needed to strengthen the rural teacher workforce. Read more:
ncnewsline.com/2025/11/10/f...
ncnewsline.com/2025/11/10/f...
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NREA Executive Director Dr. Melissa Sadorf was recently quoted in this @ncnewsline.com article about the rural teacher shortage. Dr. Sadorf insists that federal support is needed to strengthen the rural teacher workforce. Read more:
ncnewsline.com/2025/11/10/f...
ncnewsline.com/2025/11/10/f...
From our Illinois State Affiliate, AIRSS: Bureau Valley has become a standout example of innovation and growth in CTE, demonstrating that even smaller schools can offer robust, forward-thinking programs. Read more: airssedu.org/post/winter-...
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From our Illinois State Affiliate, AIRSS: Bureau Valley has become a standout example of innovation and growth in CTE, demonstrating that even smaller schools can offer robust, forward-thinking programs. Read more: airssedu.org/post/winter-...
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are thankful for the amazing teachers & admins serving our rural children; for our State Affiliates advocating on behalf of schools in their state; and for our members & partners helping advance NREA's vision of strong rural schools & communities. 🙏
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are thankful for the amazing teachers & admins serving our rural children; for our State Affiliates advocating on behalf of schools in their state; and for our members & partners helping advance NREA's vision of strong rural schools & communities. 🙏
The monthly resources from our partners at CoSN are now available! Please visit our website for more detailed information: nrea.net/cosn-novembe...
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The monthly resources from our partners at CoSN are now available! Please visit our website for more detailed information: nrea.net/cosn-novembe...
The Engaging With Revolutionary History Teacher Fellowship seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in U.S. History and Civics to educators from predominantly rural and remote locations. Learn more and apply by December 12: retroreport.org/engaging-wit...
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Engaging With Revolutionary History Teacher Fellowship seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in U.S. History and Civics to educators from predominantly rural and remote locations. Learn more and apply by December 12: retroreport.org/engaging-wit...
#FeelGoodFriday from our Arizona State Affiliate, @azruralschools.org: At Mohave Valley School District, rural resourcefulness has turned into improved attendance rates, better grades, and higher enrollment through their Innovation Lab project. Learn more: www.azruralschools.org/news/mohave-...
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#FeelGoodFriday from our Arizona State Affiliate, @azruralschools.org: At Mohave Valley School District, rural resourcefulness has turned into improved attendance rates, better grades, and higher enrollment through their Innovation Lab project. Learn more: www.azruralschools.org/news/mohave-...
Back Forty Action believes real change begins in America's small towns and family farms. Their "Save the Heartland" campaign is happening now, including meetings with elected officials, rural farmers, teachers, healthcare workers, and students to advocate for better policy: www.backfortyaction.org/
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Back Forty Action believes real change begins in America's small towns and family farms. Their "Save the Heartland" campaign is happening now, including meetings with elected officials, rural farmers, teachers, healthcare workers, and students to advocate for better policy: www.backfortyaction.org/
Congratulations again to all who received recognition at the 2025 #RuralEdForum!
National Rural Teacher of the Year - Jeff Granrud
Dissertation Awards - Clint Whitten & Devan Jones
President-Elect Award - Dr. Bill Chapman
President Award - Dr. Devon Brenner
Leadership Award - David Ardrey
National Rural Teacher of the Year - Jeff Granrud
Dissertation Awards - Clint Whitten & Devan Jones
President-Elect Award - Dr. Bill Chapman
President Award - Dr. Devon Brenner
Leadership Award - David Ardrey
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations again to all who received recognition at the 2025 #RuralEdForum!
National Rural Teacher of the Year - Jeff Granrud
Dissertation Awards - Clint Whitten & Devan Jones
President-Elect Award - Dr. Bill Chapman
President Award - Dr. Devon Brenner
Leadership Award - David Ardrey
National Rural Teacher of the Year - Jeff Granrud
Dissertation Awards - Clint Whitten & Devan Jones
President-Elect Award - Dr. Bill Chapman
President Award - Dr. Devon Brenner
Leadership Award - David Ardrey
NREA Executive Director Dr. Melissa Sadorf traveled to Dierks, Arkansas, last week to celebrate the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights winner. Congratulations to Dierks High School on your award of a $1 Million athletic field remodel! 🎉
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NREA Executive Director Dr. Melissa Sadorf traveled to Dierks, Arkansas, last week to celebrate the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights winner. Congratulations to Dierks High School on your award of a $1 Million athletic field remodel! 🎉
Join AIRSS to learn more about Holocaust Learning Experience, a free resource available for your classroom. HLE extends beyond raw facts, promoting critical thinking, moral consciousness, and resilience, with empathy at its core. Learn more and RSVP here: hlewebinar.rsvpify.com/
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join AIRSS to learn more about Holocaust Learning Experience, a free resource available for your classroom. HLE extends beyond raw facts, promoting critical thinking, moral consciousness, and resilience, with empathy at its core. Learn more and RSVP here: hlewebinar.rsvpify.com/
This workshop will explore the pivotal role of inclusive communication in advancing effective and equitable climate action. The workshop highlights topics of interest identified by Midwest educators, but is open and applicable to national audiences! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This workshop will explore the pivotal role of inclusive communication in advancing effective and equitable climate action. The workshop highlights topics of interest identified by Midwest educators, but is open and applicable to national audiences! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Dr. G. Cleve Pilot, Director of CTE at the Fairfield Career and Technology Center, submitted this article to the NREA Blog about transforming how students view career and technical education. Read more: nrea.net/transforming...
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dr. G. Cleve Pilot, Director of CTE at the Fairfield Career and Technology Center, submitted this article to the NREA Blog about transforming how students view career and technical education. Read more: nrea.net/transforming...
Back Forty Action is hosting a major advocacy event in Washington, D.C. to defend rural America against harmful policies threatening our farms, schools, and hospitals. Learn more: www.savetheheartland.com/
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Back Forty Action is hosting a major advocacy event in Washington, D.C. to defend rural America against harmful policies threatening our farms, schools, and hospitals. Learn more: www.savetheheartland.com/
The Call for Proposals is now live for 6th annual virtual Rural Education Conference, scheduled for March 16, 2026! Submission deadline for proposals is Dec. 1, 2025. Learn more and submit now: www.apsu.edu/education/ru...
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Call for Proposals is now live for 6th annual virtual Rural Education Conference, scheduled for March 16, 2026! Submission deadline for proposals is Dec. 1, 2025. Learn more and submit now: www.apsu.edu/education/ru...
Spring Grove Area School District in south-central Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the role of Superintendent. Learn more and apply to the PA Association of Rural & Small Schools by November 30: drive.google.com/file/d/1eMR6...
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Spring Grove Area School District in south-central Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the role of Superintendent. Learn more and apply to the PA Association of Rural & Small Schools by November 30: drive.google.com/file/d/1eMR6...
CEN is hiring! Lead a dedicated team, engage a passionate national network, & make a lasting impact on Rural America. Learn more and apply here: edu-nation.org/about-colleg...
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CEN is hiring! Lead a dedicated team, engage a passionate national network, & make a lasting impact on Rural America. Learn more and apply here: edu-nation.org/about-colleg...