According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one in five U.S. public school students attends a rural school, underscoring the critical role these schools play in shaping educational and economic outcomes for millions of students.
Join The 74 and the Progressive Policy Institute next Thursday for a special conversation on how rural partnerships can transform the life trajectories of rural high school students and create sustainable economic development for their communities.
The Rural Collaborative model, inspired by the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ) in Texas, aims to better tailor educational pathways to local economic needs. Speakers include RSIZ Executive Director Michael Gonzalez, Texas State Rep. Brad Buckley, Colorado State Rep. Eliza Hamrick and Empower Schools CEO Alyssa Morton. Respond here.
Register for the Zoom here or tune in on this page Thursday at 11 a.m. ET to stream the event.
