The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States. Formerly known as the REA, the Association traces its origins back to 1907 when it was originally founded as the Department of Rural Education.

For more information about the NREA, head over to the About Us page. Please take a minute to learn about our member benefits that make us the great national program that we’ve become, and be sure to read about our programs and awards. We know you want to know about all of the NREA sponsored events as well as check out the News page for the latest announcements. And as comprehensive as our Web site is, we know that sometimes you need to contact a live person, so we’re always happy to answer your questions.