What did I take away from the Rural Practitioner’s Convening? I treasure most the new friends and common connections that I have made with educators from other rural areas. We have so very much in common. There is also an expectation of what “Can Be” that sprang from the rich discussions; the expectation to jointly develop and share strat…Read More

Thanks for posting the charts from the Rural Ed meeting which reflect great thinking. I’m especially interested in the low-aspirations discussion and hope to link this to our future-ready conversations next week. Also, Russ Quaglia’s survey on student aspirations is a good one but we may be able to create one that is free! If anyone is…Read More

Charts from Rural Ed Convening Aug 17 and 18
Jennifer Carroll uploaded new file(s): rural-ed-convening_charts.docx to Rural Education

Here are the draft agendas for August 17 and 18th as well a report, Uncovering the Productivity Promise of Rural Education, from Edvance Research.
Jennifer Carroll uploaded new file(s): draft-rural-agenda-day-2.docx, draft-rural-agenda-day-11.docx, promise-of-rural-education.pdf to Rural Education

I’m really looking forward to our Gathering on Monday and Tuesday! I hope everyone travels safe and know that we’re in store for a great time of learning together.