Advancing Rural Education Cohort

Shaping the future for all learners.

Rural districts face unique challenges in staffing, workforce development, partnerships, early learning and other areas that significantly impact their learners and communities. In the Advancing Rural Education Cohort, you will have an opportunity to network with colleagues and engage in conversations about challenges and strategies in rural communities, particularly around the topics of workforce trends and partnerships with higher education.

What will I learn?

Build a network with other rural leaders to share strategies that will build knowledge to address challenges and discover opportunities
Understand preschool through post-secondary education models
Delve into early learning practices
Develop an understanding of the value of industry credentials and early college experiences in high schools
Gain knowledge of projections for workforce development
Understand the benefits of higher education partnerships

Who should attend?

Superintendents and other educational leaders serving rural communities.

Program Dates and Details

Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings are held the third Wednesdays of the month at 2:00p.m. ET.

July 17, 2024
August 21, 2024
September 18, 2024
October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
December 18, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025

In-Person Meetings

October 30, 2024 | Prior to the NREA Conference in Georgia | Free for registered cohort participants, guests welcome to register for a fee

Program Leads

The comprehensive high school is the dinosaur in the room and is designed to prepare all students for a high school diploma. Yet we know that 99% of all high-wage, high-demand careers require training beyond a high school degree. If we don't hold high expectations for all students to earn more than a high school degree, then only a small percentage of students will be truly prepared for success.

Kim Alexander
Founder, Collegiate Edu-Nation

Details

July 17, 2024 to May 21, 2025

Registration is still open!

$1,000

Member Price

$1,200

Non-Member Price

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Contact

Valerie Truesdale

Senior Assistant Executive Director, Leadership Network

AASA, The School Superintendents Association

vtruesdale@aasa.org

703-774-6930

Advancing Rural Education Site Visit

October 30, 2024, prior to the NREA Conference in Georgia.

Free for registered cohort members. Guests welcomed to register for a fee. Learn more.

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AASA and Hanover Research on Rural Education

Rural Labor Market Analysis

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