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Strengthening Rural Communities Through Public Education
by Dr. Steven Johnson, NREA State Affiliate Representative B Introduction The debate over the federal government’s role in education has intensified, with some advocating for control to shift entirely to the states. However, this perspective overlooks the...
CoSN March Updates
Effective Communication Strategies for Education Technology LeadersOne of the consistent challenges that education technology leaders face is how to effectively communicate their messaging and information to a wide audience, most of whom do not work in the technology...
Where does the FY 2025 continuing resolution show program funding levels?
This information was originally published in the Committee for Education Funding newsletter. Please visit their website for more information. In fact, the Continuing Resolution (CR) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 specifies only a few funding levels of the funding it is...
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...
Six Schools from Region One Partner with National Nonprofit, CollegeSpring, to Advance Student College and Career Readiness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zach Goldbergzach@goldbergcommunications.com Partnership Provides HS Students in Six School Districts in the Rio Grande Valley with Free, Teacher-Led, In-School Test Prep, Supporting Success on the SAT, ACT, TSIA2, and Dual Enrollment...
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
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
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
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...
NREA Board of Directors Welcomes John Glasgow as Higher Education Representative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2025 Chattanooga, TN – The National Rural Education Association is pleased to announce the appointment of John Glasgow to its Board of Directors as the Higher Education Representative. Glasgow is filling the open seat left by Dr....
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