Rural School Forum Review

EIU hosted the 3rd Annual Rural School Forum on Thursday, June 13. Thank you to all those who attended! The Forum brought together school leaders, EIU faculty and staff, and community stakeholders. Learn more

Rural School Opportunities from the Forum

There are more opportunities that are in development. Please let us know which ones are the most important to you by completing this form. We will focus on those activities that have the most interest. SUBMIT YOUR PRIORITIES

High School Rural Teacher Corps

Several schools expressed interest and volunteered to work on a high school version of the Rural Teacher Corps. This group would develop a local plan to implement a program to support students who want to be teachers. Learn more

 If you are interested in learning more about the High School Rural Teacher Corps – we will be having an organizational meeting in early August. REGISTER

Farm to School Network Site Visit (Place-Based Education)

One May 21-22, a group of local educators and stakeholders traveled to Cambridge WI to explore a new school built on a farm (Koshkonong Trails School). The trip was organized with the Rural School Collaborative and supported by the Lumpkin Family Foundation. Learn more

Rural Teacher Corps Leadership Awards

Three EIU Rural Teacher Corps students were presented with Leadership Awards for their efforts on April 28. Dean Bower presented the awards during the Spring Celebration. Learn more

Staffing Survey Reminder

Please remember that as a part of our Grow Your Own Grant we have a staffing survey to help you plan. We need to know what your district needs are in terms of teaching positions to help with planning. 

Please go to this link https://eiu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_893AjIPyoi7y76l

Our Schools in the News

Click any of the links below to read a recent news story about an EIU Rural School.

E-Sports (Martinsville)

PBIS Recognized Schools

Upcoming Events

July Newsletter will have more information.