Rural Education News

November 14, 2011

#AskArne Twitter Town Hall Kicks Off American Education Week

October 11, 2011

Rural Recruits: College and Careers Available

Even in a remote rural community like Altus, Okla., there are clear connections between education and the economy.

September 30, 2011

Mentor Helps Native American Student Overcome Prejudice

September 8, 2011

Native Americans Tell Duncan About the Need for Reform

September 7, 2011

Back-to-School Bus Tour: Highlights from Tuesday, September 6

September 1, 2011

Back-to-School Bus Heads to the Great Lakes

During last week’s #AskArne Twitter Town Hall, Sarah, a third grade teacher, asked if it is possible for Arne to “tour and sponsor real town halls with educators.” This week, ED announced that Secretary Duncan and his senior staff will be holding more than 50 such events next week.

August 26, 2011

You Teach Where?

Sharla Steever

August 26, 2011

Rural and Tribal Youth Discuss Education Through Their Eyes

“I’d like to find a better way to help the people, not just cure the pain, but heal their lives.”
-Adam Strong, 20
YouthBuild Hazard (Jackson, KY)

August 1, 2011

U.S. Department of Education to Highlight Rural Education Throughout August

Many rural schools begin welcoming students back for the new academic year this month and the U.S. Department of Education today announced that it will hold events and engage in outreach efforts throughout August to help promote the strengths, opportunities, and challenges in rural education.

June 9, 2011

Obama Administration Establishes White House Rural Council to Strengthen Rural Communities

Washington, D.C.—The White House today announced the establishment of the first White House Rural Council. While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential.