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The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States.

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📣It's OFFICIAL…Registration for the 2024 #RuralEdForum is now OPEN! We’re excited to partner with @Rural_Schools & @georgiadeptofed 🍑 to host this event! Join us in-person in Savannah on October 31-November 1. Learn more and register👉
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Excited to announce our 2023 National Rural Teacher of the Year, Jenny Maras. She’s a business ed teacher from Morris Area High School in MN. Thanks for being a champion for rural students. Can’t wait to celebrate you at 2023 #RuralEdForum ! | @MREAvoice
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The I Am A Rural Teacher project is ongoing shared work of @nrea1 and @rural_schools . A lot of insights regarding the rural teaching profession have come from this project over the years, and the RSC Staff has compiled their thoughts in this article:
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Haley Richardson, a 2nd grade teacher from AL, is kicking off our TED-talk panel on Equity in Rural Education. We love hearing about her experience as a rural teacher and how modeling plays a role in teaching children to achieve their dreams. #RuralEDForum
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All colleges and universities serving rural communities should order today. @devonbrenner @AnnKSchulte1 @ruralprof @jayne_downey
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Starting off our day with a student panel, all high school seniors…nothing better than hearing rural students’ thoughts, ideas and perspectives. #RuralEdForum
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@nrea1
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The National Rural Education Association is excited to welcome the following outstanding rural advocates to our Executive Committee. Learn more about the newly elected board members on our website:
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For everyone who attended the 2022 #RuralEdForum , THANK YOU for joining us! We look forward to seeing you next year in Chattanooga, TN! Save the dates for November 2023!
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@nrea1
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Welcome to the official podcast of the National Rural Education Association called The Rural Voice.
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Just Announced…2023 #RuralEdForum dates and location…November in Chattanooga, TN. Looking forward to partnering with @Rural_Schools , @TNREA & @UTChattanooga . Save the dates and watch for details!
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Here we go…the 2022 #RuralEdForum is officially underway! We have record-breaking attendance this year with 730+ in-person and online. We’re excited for our incredible line-up of keynoters and session presenters and two days of connecting and learning.
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It's OFFICIAL…Call for Presenters for the 2024 #RuralEdForum are OPEN! Excited to co-host w/ the @Rural_Schools & @georgiadeptofed ! Present in Savannah on October 31-November 1. Share with your #RuralEd colleagues!
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@nrea1
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The big jobs of small-town principals
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What policies are needed to support schools in creating a more inclusive, supportive environment for multilingual learners? Join the JEDI committee webinar series with scholars and educational leaders who engage this work daily. Register now:
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Congratulations again to all of our award winners! Enjoy the afternoon sessions and see you all next year in Green Bay. 🎉 #RuralEdForum
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@nrea1
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Here we go…the 2021 #RuralEdForum is officially underway! We have record-breaking attendance this year with 700+ in-person and online. We’re excited for our incredible line-up of keynoters and session presenters and two days of connecting and learning.
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“It is important to ensure that the diverse voices in our community are at the policy table.” shares @Voice4Equity from @DiscoveryEd #RuralEdForum
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@nrea1
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We’re launching our call for presenter campaign for the 2022 #RuralEdForum next week & we’ll need you to help spread the word! The campaign will open on 2/14 & proposals will be due 3/25. We will be accepting in-person and virtual presentations. Watch for details next week.
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Just Announced…2024 #RuralEdForum dates and location…October 31-November 1 in Savannah, Georgia. Looking forward to co-hosting with @Rural_Schools & partnering with the team from #RuralEd & Innovation at @georgiadeptofed . Save the dates and watch for details!
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Great first day in Washington DC advocating for rural and Small schools. - Patrick Carr, Rural Education Achievement Program - James F. Lane, Ed. D., Office of the Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education  - Ruth Ryder, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
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@nrea1
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NREA's Rural Educator Board working on the next journal! Check out our current issue:
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Our planning team is checking out Chattanooga ahead of this year’s #RuralEdForum ! Look for some cool spots in the city and things to do while you’re visiting in November. 🎉
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay from NREA! Rural educators do much more than just teaching; they are treasured members of their communities. Thank you for all you do! #NationalTeachersDay
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We’re gearing up to launch our call for presenter campaign for the 2023 #RuralEdForum & we’ll need you to help spread the word! The campaign will open on 2/27 & proposals will be due 3/31. We will be accepting in-person and virtual presentations. Watch for details.
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Have you heard? 2024 #RuralEdForum will be held on October 31-November 1, in Savannah, Georgia. Save the dates and watch for details.
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“You can’t talk about how rural schools are doing without talking about how rural communities are doing overall,” @catbiddle So true!
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16.9 million children are “logged” out because their families lack the home internet access necessary to support online learning. Now is the time to close the #HomeworkGap
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We are thrilled to announce a call for abstracts for a special issue collaboration between the Journal of American Indian Education and The Rural Educator. Please submit abstracts to TRE.JAIE.Specialissue @gmail .com by December 15, 2022.
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Excited to announce our 2022 National Rural Teacher of the Year, Ty White. He’s a HS chemistry teacher from Willcox, AZ. Thx for being a champion for rural students. Look forward to celebrating you at the #RuralEdForum !
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Who's Looking Out for Rural Schools?
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“One of the awesome things about living in a rural community is every single person knew every single play of the football game. But it lets us think we can judge everybody pretty easily too. I think we would do better by ourselves and by our kids…if you ask them what they want”
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Tomorrow is THE day and we’re ready to kickoff the 2023 #RuralEdForum with nearly 800 in-person and virtual attendees! We encourage all virtual attendees to join us in real time to watch the welcome/opening remarks starting at 8:30am EST!
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He’s a principal from KY and he’s speaking about creating a positive personal climate and culture in the workplace…welcome to the 2022 #RuralEdForum stage, @gerrybrooksprin !
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Happening NOW…So excited to launch #WhyRuralMatters 2023… the 10th in a series of reports that analyzes the contexts and conditions of rural education in 50 states. Visit our website for the full report:
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Excited to announce our 2022 National Rural Teacher of the Year, Ty White. He’s a HS chemistry teacher from Willcox, AZ. Thx for being a champion for rural students. Happy to celebrate and recognize you at the #RuralEdForum !
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“Behind every data point is a student.” Great panel about the Why Rural Matters report that released TODAY!
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Excited to announce our 2023 National Rural Teacher of the Year, Jenny Maras! She’s a business ed teacher from Morris Area High School in Morris, MN. Thanks for being a champion for rural students. Can’t wait to celebrate you at 2023 #RuralEdForum !
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Excited to have @E_Sheninger kicking off the 2022 #RuralEdForum as our keynote speaker…he’s talking about Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future.
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We’re expecting record-breaking numbers at this year’s 2023 National Forum to Advance Rural Education. Will you be joining us in Chattanooga or online? We hope so! Join us and be part of the nation’s leading rural education conference.
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Devon Brenner talking about the Why Rural Matters report, the NREA Research Agenda, and celebrating 10 years of work on The Rural Educator research journal. #RuralEdForum
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@nrea1
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That’s a wrap on Day 1 of the #RuralEdForum ! See you all tomorrow for more great sessions about raising rural equity. Thank you again to our silent auction sponsors @TMobile @DefinedLearning @boardworksed @BetterLesson
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Thank you @SecCardona for the support of the #RuralEdForum and rural students across the nation!
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Happy Fourth of July to all our rural schools and communities!
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Thank you @DrJillUnderly from @WisconsinDPI for your remarks at 2022 #RuralEdForum . Green Bay’s hospitality has been warm and welcoming for our attendees.
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In just a few days, we will launch Why Rural Matters 2023, the 10th in a series of reports that analyzes the contexts and conditions of rural education in 50 states…we’re unveiling the report at the #RuralEdForum on Thursday, Nov. 16 and on our website. Watch for details!
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We’re gearing up to launch our call for presenter campaign for the 2023 #RuralEdForum & we’ll need you to help spread the word! The campaign will open on 2/27 & proposals will be due 3/31. We will be accepting in-person and virtual presentations. Watch for details.
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In this episode, we interview the authors of Teaching in Rural Places Thriving in Classrooms, Schools, and Communities, Drs. @ruralprof , @devonbrenner , and @AnnKSchulte1 . Listen now: . @VaTechSOE @msstate @MSEPFP @Rural_Schools @ChicoState @chicostatesoe
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This presentation highlights the recent findings from the Why Rural Matters report, a report that focuses on the conditions of rural education in each of the 50 states. The webinar will take place TODAY, March 4, 2024 03:00 PM CST.
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It's OFFICIAL…We’re announcing our line-up of 140+ in-person and virtual learning sessions for the 2021 #RuralEdForum ! Excited to partner with @Rural_Schools to host this hybrid event! Join us in Indianapolis or online. Check it out!
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Excited to have @gerrybrooksprin at the #RuralEdForum ! Having a great time chatting as we prepare for his keynote session.
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Sara Hartman discussing the new 2022-2027 NREA Research Agenda at the #RuralEdForum ! Learn more about the agenda here:
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Join the Rural SIG for the next installment in their series on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Rural Education featuring Darris Means, Stacy Peterson, Amanda Tachine, and Carolyn Colvin. Register now:
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Are you a rural teacher? Do you live or work in a rural community? If so, we need your help to address the growing challenge of teacher shortages in our rural communities. Visit us at to learn more and take our survey. #ruraled
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"In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Why Rural Matters 2023’ report casts a spotlight on the significant adversities encountered by rural students and communities across the United States." More from BNN Breaking News:
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Great start yesterday #mycrcs
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Listening to @realsarahfrey talk about her life as a rural farmer & business owner, and her new book @GrowingSeason_ . #RuralEdForum
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The 2022-2027 Research Agenda is now available on our website! Please review the NREA's research-based plan for providing educational equity:
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Happy Thanksgiving from NREA! We are thankful for a successful NFARE and the educators and advocates who help our rural communities thrive. 🍁
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Our planning team has arrived in Green Bay for the 2022 #RuralEdForum . We’re excited to get things set up and are ready to welcome 730+ attendees in-person and online. What are you most excited about?
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More students graduate when families, community organizations, businesses and service agencies come together to support public schools. That’s why I support #PublicSchoolsWeek .
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Here we go…the 2023 #RuralEdForum is officially underway! We have outstanding attendance this year with nearly 800 in-person and online. We’re excited for our incredible line-up of keynoters and session presenters and two days of connecting and learning.
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NREA salutes all of our rural teachers! Thank you for making rural students and rural communities stronger each day! #RuralTeachers
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Join the Rural Education SIG for a webinar on: LATINX RURAL EDUCATION on March 19 at 4 pm EST
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In this episode of The Rural Voice, we are joined again by our colleagues from @MissouriState and Dr. Staci Fuqua from @utmartin to discuss the Grow Your Own program, a registered apprenticeship program in the state of Tennessee. Listen now:
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The National Rural Education Association is very proud to present the Annual Monsanto Fund Rural Teacher of the Year Award to a deserving rural teacher. Please check out how to nominate a rural teacher from your state!
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@nrea1
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The NREA, National Rural Education Association, has issued the following statement in response to the latest unrest in the U.S. following the killing of George Floyd:
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3 ways to present in-person at 2024 #RuralEdForum …60-min session, 20-min research session OR poster session! Share your work and impact with us in Savannah on October 31-November 1. Learn more and submit your proposals by 3/24 at:
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The NREA and @Rural_Schools are accepting applications for the National Signature Project Award, a $2,500 grant to an outstanding and innovative classroom project that exemplifies the very best in place-based education. Apply now:
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Great way to kick off Monday! Virtual Rural VA Reopening Schools Summit. Congrats to @BristolSuper and all VA COSARS members. #ruraled #ruralteachers #IAmARuralTeacher
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In our commitment to promoting Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, how do we support teachers in their pursuit of adopting place-conscious pedagogy? Join the JEDI committee webinar series as we discuss with leaders who do this work daily. Register:
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Happening now: Panel featuring Dr. Sweeney Windchief ( #Assiniboine ) from Montana State University & @VandyGrad07 from Michigan State University talking about what it means to have a fair chance at a good life in #rural America.
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Join us for a Webinar Series on Equity & Justice in Rural Education being co-hosted by the AERA Rural Education SIG. The first webinar is on Friday, February 18th at 4pm EST, and we have an exciting group of speakers. Link to join:
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Congrats to our 2020 Chance Memorial Award Winner: @LoriLanglois An Investigation of the Influences on the Residency Aspirations of Youth in the Present‐Day Rural Context. @PlymouthState @LindaCarrier1 @NorthCountryEd
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Just Announced…2022 #RuralEdForum dates and location…October 20-21 in Green Bay Wisconsin. Looking forward to partnering with @Rural_Schools and @kimkauklWiRSA next year. Save the dates and watch for details! 🧀🎉
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Rural K12 districts tackle enrollment declines and teacher shortages
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Calling all rural educators! @Rural_Schools is currently accepting applications for their 2023-24 Grants in Place Fellows Program! Don't wait - the application deadline is Sept. 17th. Learn more about the grant opportunity here:
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The countdown is on…we’re putting the finishing touches on our line-up of learning session speakers for the 2023 #RuralEdForum —150+ in-person & virtual sessions! While you wait, learn about the event & keynoters!
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Jenny Maras, the 2023 National Rural Teacher of the Year, invites you to the #RuralEdForum ! Learn more and register at
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Congratulations to NREA Hall of Fame Inductee Jerry White! Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to rural schools across the nation. #RuralEdForum
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We’re about to start the award ceremony! Come join us in recognizing our teacher of the year and other honorees! #RuralEdForum
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We ❤️ rural teachers! NREA is proud to partner with @rural_schools to present the National Signature Project Award (NSPA) each year. Carrie Guillaume recently shared how she has used NSPA funding to create the USDA-certified Commercial Community Kitchen:
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"Few people can have a bigger impact on a child’s life than a great teacher." @POTUS NREA supports investing in our current rural teachers and especially our future rural teachers!
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Excited to launch our call for presenters for 2021 #RuralEdForum on November 11-12 in Indianapolis. This year, we’re offering two ways to present - in-person or virtually. Learn more and submit proposals by April 9. @Rural_Schools
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Show your support for rural schools and communities at the 112th NREA Convention and Research Symposium. Co-hosted with @battelleforkids
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Did you know that the #RuralEdForum is one of the country’s leading #RuralEd conferences❓Showcase your work at this year’s event in Savannah on Oct. 31-Nov.1. We’re accepting proposals to present in-person through March 24 📅. Learn more and submit 👉
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Excited to welcome nearly 700 attendees from around the US to the 2023 #RuralEdForum next week. With 150+ learning sessions from 275+ presenters, this event is the nation’s leading #RuralEd conference. Virtual registration still available:
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All in-person and virtual 2022 #RuralEdForum attendees…miss a session today or want to go back and rewatch? Just a reminder that all on-demand content is available until November 30.
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Congratulations to @discoveryed Teacher of the Year McKenna Akane! McKenna teaches in a very rural district with a school population K-12 of about 150 students. You can learn more about the Teacher of the Year Award and McKenna on their blog:
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The @usedgov and @USDAgov invite you to join us on Thursday February 24th to learn more about the beauty and diversity of rural communities, and rural STEM learning. Register or learn more here:
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It's OFFICIAL…Call for Presenters for the 2022 #RuralEdForum are OPEN! Excited to co-host w/ the @Rural_Schools & @kimkauklWiRSA ! Present onsite in Green Bay or online on Oct. 20-21. Share with your #RuralEd colleagues!
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These superintendents have stood up and pledged to make their schools #FutureReady . Has yours? http://t.co/j8MM957mkg
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Take time today to thank a veteran...
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Congratulations to NREA Hall of Fame inductees Phil Gerik and Scott Turney. #RuralEdForum
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Who’s ready for Day Two? Be sure to stop by the photo area at check-in! #RuralEdForum
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