Advancing Rural Education Cohort

Shaping the future for all learners.

Rural leaders and students

The Advancing Rural Education Cohort creates a powerful nexus where challenges become opportunities and isolation transforms into connection!

As part of this learning experience, you'll join fellow rural education pioneers to architect solutions that honor your community's unique context while propelling learners toward boundless futures. Together, we'll explore the vital continuum from early childhood development through post-secondary pathways, uncovering the distinct advantages rural settings offer.

Learning Objectives
  • Forge meaningful connections with fellow rural leaders, creating a sustainable network that becomes an enduring wellspring of innovative strategies
  • Explore comprehensive education models spanning from preschool foundations to post-secondary pathways
  • Unlock the power of early learning practices that set young rural learners on trajectories of lifelong success
  • Harness the potential of industry credentials and early college experiences to transform high school outcomes
  • Gain crucial foresight into workforce development trends that will shape your community's economic vitality
  • Cultivate strategic higher education partnerships that open new horizons for your learners

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 2:00 p.m. ET starting July 2025.

  • July 16, 2025
  • August 20, 2025
  • September 17, 2025
  • October 15, 2025
  • November 19, 2025
  • December 17, 2025
  • January 21, 2026
  • February 18, 2026
  • March 18, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
  • May 20, 2026

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 16, 2025 to May 20, 2026

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

AASA and Hanover Research on Rural Education

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