NREA Blog

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Policy Intelligence and Education News from CEF

Policy Intelligence and Education News from CEF

FY 2025 appropriations – Government funding expires in 10 days and so far, there is no agreement on a bill to continue funding. House Republicans hope to have a bill ready by this weekend that will extend funding for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2025 at FY 2024...

The Data Divide: The Battle for Rural Education Data Amid NCES Cuts

The Data Divide: The Battle for Rural Education Data Amid NCES Cuts

by Dr. Steven Johnson, NREA State Affiliate Representative B Recent cuts to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) budget, including the termination of 169 contracts with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), have raised alarms in the education...

One-Pager: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 

One-Pager: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 

This is an informational piece on the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 created by the Small School Districts' Association in California. This document can be used as a model for advocacy work in your own state, or at the national level....

EdTrust Webinar Series – March 2025

EdTrust Webinar Series – March 2025

Now, more than ever, is the time to show up and protect our students. We must persistently demand that every child has access to a high-quality education that meets their needs and celebrates their identity. To support advocates continuing to fight for equity, EdTrust...

Tactics and Resources to Support Rural Students

Tactics and Resources to Support Rural Students

By Valencia Ann Abbott and Regina Holland Valencia Ann Abbott teaches at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, North Carolina, where she has dedicated her career to empowering students through history and civic engagement. Regina Holland serves as the...

CoSN January Updates

CoSN January Updates

Data Privacy Week – January 27-31, 2025 Data Privacy Week is an international event created to encourage everyone to safeguard their data and respect the privacy of others in order to enable trust when working online. Within school settings one of the main criteria is...

NREA Announces Three Newly-Elected Executive Board Members for 2025

NREA Announces Three Newly-Elected Executive Board Members for 2025

The National Rural Education Association held elections for three open Executive Board positions in December. The ballot was open for voting to any member of the NREA in good standing until December 31, 2024. The NREA is pleased to announce the newly elected members...

CoSN December Updates

CoSN December Updates

Financing Technology Innovations - Strategies and Tools As 2024 comes to a close and school leaders take on both continuing and new technology challenges in 2025, CoSN is pleased to provide multiple free technology financial planning and evaluation resources for...

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