Being a rural school leader comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Dr. Melissa Sadorf, an experienced administrator in a rural district, shares advice for thriving in your role. 💫 edut.to/49HYKbB

Have you applied to partner with NAURRC and ARSA on the GRAD Partnership for Student Success? Empower #rural students to achieve post-secondary success! Learn more at azruralschools.org and apply soon!

🔔 1 Week Left! The Elsie Toles Rural Women in Educational Leadership Award Application is available on our website. Self-nominations are accepted! Learn more and nominate today: azruralschools.org/elsie-toles-aw…

Advocacy by Cole Young naurrc.org/article/154589…

Building positive school relationships may be the secret sauce for ensuring early warning systems are effective at getting students back on track. #GRADPartnership and Dr. Robert Balfanz are highlighted on EdWeek by Evie Blad.
Read more: edweek.org/leadership/whe…

Happening today! Join the #IESfunded LEARN Network for a panel on 'Scaling in Rural Communities,' featuring experts from VCU, WestEd, Pitt School of Education, and Dr. Melissa Sadorf, and moderated by SRI EDU's Victoria Schaefer. Register now to attend: sri.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

The final report in a 5-part series on “Educational Equity for Rural Students” was released today at the #NSBA24 conference. Part five is focused on parent and community supports. Read/share rb.gy/oecpeu

My book is now on Amazon! Please check it out! #rural #RuralEd #Leadership amazon.com/Resilient-Rura…

Our Director, Dr. Melissa Sadorf has a book out on rural leadership! Be sure to check out The Resilient Rural Leader: Rising to the Challenges of Rural Education. #rural #Leadership

On April 8 from 2-3:30pm ET, the #IESfunded LEARN Network will host a panel on 'Scaling in Rural Communities,' moderated by Victoria Schaefer (SRI_Education) and featuring Dr. Melissa Sadorf and experts from VCU, WestEd, and Pitt School of Education. Register to attend: sri.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

This presentation highlights the recent findings from the Why Rural Matters report, a report that focuses on the conditions of rural education in each of the 50 states.
The webinar will take place TODAY, March 4, 2024 03:00 PM CST.

pitt.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

New Episode of The Rural Scoop! 🌵 Join Melissa as she interviews Andy Wannemacher, the superintendent of the Aguila Elementary School District. Andy shares his journey from a business background to becoming an educator & superintendent. megaphone.link/CTAOG3036100868

Join me on March 5th at 7 pm EST to talk about Collaborative Learning Structures for Teachers - a free webinar offered by Maryland ASCD . I'll share structures that democratize professional learning. Register here: lnkd.in/eS6Crv-Z #educoach #collectiveefficacy #edchat

Thanks Meghan Everette, Ed.D. and Jennifer Murrieta for presenting at AASA with me today! #teacher #ethics is such a timely and important topic! #NCE2024 #leadership #Stayoffthenews

75 AASA #NCE2024 participants came to a session today to learn from four supes who've recently published books. That could lead to lots of new titles before long. Thanks to Joe Sanfelippo Dr. Melissa Sadorf Dr. Lisa Leali (she, her, hers) Michael Nagler for sharing . Jay P. Goldman AASA #NCE2024

Have you heard? Nominations are open NOW for the Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year! Learn more and submit before April 15: forms.gle/eew3WHvWxmEN7w…

Here's an example of federal policy often being urban-centric and overlooking rural students and families. The latest attempt to simplify the #FAFSA process could end up making college less affordable for rural Americans. bit.ly/3NUVb9X via American Farm Bureau

Happy New Year! Don't forget to check out The Rural Educator's last issue of 2023.

Rural teacher prep programs; teacher motivations; burnout/well-being; community aspirations; book studies; policy conflicts; and Why Rural Matters!

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With the number of new #educators and #leaders that are in our schools, it is increasingly important to ensure that they are well prepared! Start the new year off right and have your #teachers trained in ethical relationship building! Set them up for #success ! #Leadership #ethics

The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson 🍷💔☀️ Can you help uplift and amplify a story of a Music Teacher creating incredible opportunities for her students and community?! #THANKYOU everyone for reading this long thread!! /End