Collegiate Edu-Nation

CEN is a growing network of high-performing rural school districts using their defining strengths to tackle their biggest challenges. #allmeansall

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Honored to help facilitate today’s visit as our STEM friends from @UvaldeISD toured @SheldonSTEM campuses. Inspiring day sharing ideas to support the launch of Uvalde’s new Legacy Elementary – A STEM Academy!

Thanks @sheldon_stem, @beckyzalesnik & @MccallDemetrius

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

🚀 This week, we supported the Polk County Career Expo in Livingston, TX!

8th–10th graders explored hands-on activities & live demos from high-demand industries—connecting students with careers and skills for the future.

#CareerExploration #FutureReady #RuralTalentPipeline #CEN

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

🗳️ Voting closes TONIGHT!

🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: https://t.co/LYpy8WhG7l
🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: https://t.co/Sq6Ciun4zl
📊 Rural AI Readiness: https://t.co/jDm8B7xbza
💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: https://t.co/F81CJdVLpb

#WeAreRural

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Public voting for #SXSWEDU ends this weekend! 🗓️

🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: https://t.co/LYpy8WhG7l
🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: https://t.co/Sq6Ciun4zl
📊 Rural AI Readiness: https://t.co/jDm8B7xbza
💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: https://t.co/F81CJdVLpb

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Back-to-school season is a reminder that it takes a whole community to support student success. Thank you to every teacher, parent, and partner making a difference this year. 🤝

#StrongerTogether #BackToSchool #WeAreRuralEducation

[Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact]

Investing in rural K-12 education builds strong communities. How Cumby ISD is partnering with @EduCollegiate & @etamuniversity to build a #GrowYourOwn teacher apprenticeship program that supports aspiring teachers in their hometown. https://t.co/4d5tLayWds

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

It’s that time of year again! ✏️📚

As students and teachers head back to class, we wish everyone a year filled with growth, new opportunities, and success. Here’s to making 2025–26 the best year yet!

#BackToSchool #WeAreRuralEducation

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

⏳ Help CEN bring small-town solutions to the big stage at #SXSWEDU.

🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: https://t.co/LYpy8WhG7l
🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: https://t.co/Sq6Ciun4zl
📊 Rural AI Readiness: https://t.co/jDm8B7xbza
💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: https://t.co/F81CJdVLpb

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

🎉 Shoutout to Colorado ISD — named one of TASA’s 2025 Texas Honor School Boards!

As a proud CEN district, they’re leading with student voice, innovation, and a strong commitment to rural excellence. 👏💡

#WeAreRural

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Back in July, CEN’s Kelly Springfield and Kim Mouser traveled to Corona, NM, to work with Corona Public Schools and Vaughn Municipal Schools on implementing districtwide Project and Place-Based Learning for all grade levels. 🌟

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Help spotlight rural innovation at #SXSWEDU by voting for CEN’s sessions.

🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: https://t.co/LYpy8WhG7l
🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: https://t.co/Sq6Ciun4zl
📊 Rural AI Readiness: https://t.co/jDm8B7xbza
💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: https://t.co/F81CJdVLpb

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

🚀 Help bring these bold ideas to the stage at #SXSWEDU 2026.

🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: https://t.co/LYpy8WhG7l
🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: https://t.co/Sq6Ciun4zl
📊 Rural AI Readiness: https://t.co/jDm8B7xbza
💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: https://t.co/F81CJdVLpb

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Rural teachers: Ready to lead in AI? 🧠📚

Apply for the AI Trailblazer Fellowship from @aiEDU!

✔️ $875 stipend
✔️ 5 virtual sessions
✔️ Teach 2–3 AI lessons

Apply: https://t.co/Gt0gFpK4Go
Info: https://t.co/85CsaIrHpI

#WeAreRural

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

CEN has 4 sessions for #SXSWEDU that showcase AI, career pathways & rural-led solutions.

AI Integration Roadmap: https://t.co/LYpy8WhG7l
Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: https://t.co/Sq6Ciun4zl
Rural AI Readiness: https://t.co/jDm8B7xbza
Innovation Hubs & Workforce: https://t.co/F81CJdVLpb

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Our NEW Lunch & Learn webinar series kicks off TODAY! Join Ray Martinez discussing House Bills 3 and 8 and their impact on community colleges and workforce alignment.

Register to join us at noon here! https://t.co/2Vj4t5tiTM

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These Batesville summer school students had the chance to get hands-on with agriculture this summer. They are learning how food is grown, exploring local agricultural practices & gaining real-world experience that connects classroom learning to everyday life!
#WeAreRuralEducation

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Our NEW Lunch & Learn webinar series launches Wednesday! We aim to share timely insights and expand conversations beyond education stakeholders.

The first session on August 6 will feature Ray Martinez.

Register to join us here! https://t.co/2Vj4t5tiTM

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Our NEW Lunch & Learn webinar series launches next week! We aim to share timely insights and expand conversations beyond education stakeholders.

The first session on August 6 will feature Ray Martinez.

Register to join us here! https://t.co/2Vj4t5tiTM

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

CEN’s EPIC model, carried out by our Edu-REACH division, empowers people and inspires communities by addressing rural realities head-on—from workforce gaps to mentorship to community engagement.

It’s about building a stronger future—together.

[Collegiate Edu-Nation @EduCollegiate]

Collegiate Edu-Nation’s EPIC initiative—Empowering People, Inspiring Communities—goes far beyond the classroom.

From workforce development to community collaboration, EPIC is about building resilient rural regions across Texas.