Calling All High Schools! Rural Teacher Corps Requests

As we seek to support rural schools at multiple levels, we are ramping up our Rural Teacher Corps at our high schools! Whether you are interested in forming a new community of students interested in rural teaching or you already host RTC, please connect with us for more resources!  Register Now

GYO Grant Sustainability Efforts

The GYO Grant features many exciting initiatives, but to make any of this possible, we have a multifaceted sustainability plan in order to maximize its impact.

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation supports local high schools, community colleges, and new teachers to spark organic, long-term growth. EIU's College of Education supports students through scholarships and project mini-grants to make their courses and unique projects attainable. More information will be shared as we move forward, so any questions are welcome to be sent to Dr. Brian Reid at bdreid2@eiu.edu 

Student Spotlight: Holly Pitts

We enjoy highlighting our past, present, and future rural educators because we value their unique stories! Click on the video to see what prompted Holly, an EIU student currently student-teaching in Elementary Ed, to pursue a career in rural schools and contribute to her community.  Holly's Story

#IAmARuralTeacher: Share Your Rural School Story!

Following up from our last newsletter, the Rural School Collaborative invites you to join in on their Video Selfie Project. Record and submit a clip to share why you love rural schools!

Come Support EIU!

EIU's College of Education and College of Health & Human Services are hosting events to support scholarships. Mark your calendars- we hope to see you there for a great time!

• Feb 29: Tuscola - Flesor's Candy Kitchen Scholarship Brunch
• Feb 29 - Mar 20: Spring Into Action Online
• Mar 31: Charleston - Brickhouse Scholarship Celebration

Upcoming Events

• February 27: RTC Visit to Villa Grove

• March 11: RTC Visit to Tuscola (North Ward Elementary)

• Share your school's events! We want to highlight the great things happening at your schools!