Rural Sites Network in Action
Rural Teachers Explore Ways to Teach the Holocaust
In a summer institute sponsored by the Rural Sites Network in partnership with the Holocaust Educators Network, teachers immerse themselves in study of the Holocaust, write, and develop lesson plans designed to move students toward inquiry, empathy, and action. More ›
Featured Resources
An Annotated Bibliography of Resources on Rural Poverty
November 2007
Ann Healy-Raymond, Kathy Rowland
Pursuing their interest in the impact of poverty on rural students, Ann Healy-Raymond and Kathy Rowland compiled this bibliography during an RSN Resource Development Retreat. More ›
Why Rural Matters 2007
October 2007
Jerry Johnson, Marty Strange
Why Rural Matters 2007, the fourth in a biennial research series by the Rural School and Community Trust, reveals new trends facing rural education—most notably an overall increase in enrollment in rural schools and an increase in rural minority students. More ›
Honoring Dialect and Culture: Pathways to Student Success on High-Stakes Writing Assessments
English Journal, March 2007
Michelle Crotteau
When a speaker of Appalachian English fails the state's writing assessment, Michelle Crotteau, a teacher-consultant with the Central Virginia Writing Project, demonstrates that appropriate strategies and respect for home language allows for both authentic writing and successful test preparation. More ›