The Regional Rural Future Teachersโ Club recently held its final event of the year. Students, teachers, and the AIRSS team celebrated together, and discussed plans for the future. ๐ก Read more: https://t.co/vp6cU045JZ
Happy to "freeze" for food donations today with our local schools! Always heartwarming to see the generosity of our teachers matched by the whole community!
Leading Educators is currently recruiting experienced elementary principals to join the Rural Literacy Leaders Fellowship! This fully-funded cohort experience is designed to strengthen schoolwide literacy outcomes. Learn more and apply by June 15 ๐ https://t.co/gSnqZluvrq
Registration is open for the 2026 #RuralEdForum! โญ Join @nrea1 in San Antonio, TX for the nation's leading rural ed conference.
Register now, early bird rate until 7/19: https://t.co/7mcyfIDpc7
Grad poster proposals due 6/19: https://t.co/DlMsDdJQnH
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026-27 Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Burdette from Spoon River Valley CUSD #4! ๐ We will present the award at Jen's school this fall! In the meantime, give her a huge round of applause! ๐
"Jennifer has been very instrumental in creating a building that values student voice." ๐ Congratulations to Jennifer Burdette, our third 2026 Illinois Rural Teacher of Distinction! ๐ Learn more: https://t.co/oZuTWz60fe
"Natalie has invested in her rural school. She has provided opportunities that literally wouldnโt have existed for Earlville students." ๐ Congratulations to Natalie Mahler, one of our 2026 Illinois Rural Teachers of Distinction! ๐ Learn more: https://t.co/oZuTWz60fe
"I am proud to have Mr. Cox as part of our school community, and I am confident in the lasting impact he has on our students, families, and colleagues." ๐ Congratulations to Spencer Cox for being one of our 2026 Teachers of Distinction! ๐ Learn more: https://t.co/oZuTWz60fe
In case you missed it: meet our 2026 Teachers of Distinction! ๐ These three outstanding educators are the finalists for our Rural Teacher of the Year Award, which we will announce THIS FRIDAY! Learn more about our finalists here: https://t.co/k1zi6HXbEz
Don't forget: Join our Director of Communications for this webinar on May 28 about using comms for rural advocacy! Register now: https://t.co/JLcc2tM3wo
Dual-credit programs prepare students for their careers, but rural high schoolers often do not have equitable access. This white paper explores how IL can create a more effective dual-credit system for rural students: https://t.co/Z5mqe0mKeN
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WestEd is seeking middle grade math teachers and those teaching Algebra 1 or Mathematics 1 to participate in an online professional learning course. Participants can earn up to $1350. Spots are limited! Learn more and apply now: https://t.co/BoqINEbjJO
Thank you @dtnpf for featuring Bunker Hill CUSD 8 in their recent publication! Read more about BHCUSD's commitment to driving community growth and innovation: https://t.co/Af6Ko5LKHR
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We are so excited that ISBE has officially adopted the rural definition! ๐ We look forward to enhancing our advocacy, and the continued partnership of ISBE and the REAC. Learn more in the full press release: https://t.co/2phTbpluw6
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Learn more on the SRSA website or contact us with any questions, especially if you did not receive your application link from the U.S. Department of Education. @usedgov
SRSA Website link: https://t.co/D41fW9fBNN
Contact email: [email protected]
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A handful of eligible LEAs for the SRSA Grant have not yet applied. In order to receive this funding, you must complete your application by 11:59 PM EDT on May 18, 2026. If you are dual-eligible, you must indicate if you will be funded under SRSA or RLIS by this deadline as well.
Today is a great day for rural and small schools in Illinois. After a decade of work by AIRSS, a clear and specific definition of rural and small schools has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. ๐