Resources and tools for rural education stakeholders for their efforts to support thriving, prosperous rural students, educators, schools, and communities
ED supports rural communities with funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other resources tailored to the rural context.
Nationally, nearly one-in-five public school students attended rural schools in fall 2022, or nearly 10 million students. Often, rural schools serve a double purpose as the hub of their communities. Rural communities face unique challenges in the pursuit of academic excellence and community prosperity, but also possess unique qualities that can set them up for success.
The Department of Education supports many programs serving students in rural areas across the nation.
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This National Center for Education Statistics websites lets users explore the condition of education in geographic locales across the country.
The Comprehensive Center Network features 20 federally funded technical assistance centers.
Supports 10 regional labs aiming to improve learner outcomes. At least 25% of the aggregate funding the 10 RELs must be dedicated to rural learners.
The WWC is a central source of scientific evidence on education programs, products, practices, and policies.
The Department of Education supports many programs serving students in rural areas across the nation through both formula and competitive grant funds.
A comprehensive list of Department of Education resources relevant and useful to those serving students in rural areas across the nation.
Rural Education Programs Factsheet
The Department supports many programs serving students in rural areas.
The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project (ASMP) connects new teachers often isolated by physical distance with experienced mentor teachers.
In 2021, the Team Kentucky Student Mental Health Initiative began with a series of statewide listening tours where students discussed mental health.