Congratulations to the 2nd year of the STARS network Formed in part by Northwestern, has doubled in size after engaging with more than 700,000 students from rural areas and small towns! Learn more about this impactful initiative and its success here: buff.ly/4f9uytU

🎧 LISTEN! From Utah Public Radio and the Smithsonian's Crossroads project, check out the latest episode focused on Utah's Rural School Service Center which provides equity and access for rural districts. buff.ly/3YBRyvR

Through the Dept. of Ed's Rural and Low Income School Program. schools in Delaware will receive thousands of dollars in support of rural education ensuring schools can provide much needed support to meet the social emotional needs of all students. buff.ly/3WuoqUE

With declining enrollment and budget cuts, rural schools need our support more than ever. Investing in rural education means investing in the future of our children and the vitality of our communities. buff.ly/46EPyF8

Rural America is often overlooked, but recent investments from major funders are set to change that. By supporting grassroots initiatives and local leadership, these investments aim to strengthen democracy at the community level. buff.ly/46yXhEN

Learn how the National Rural Education Association is making an impact in rural Louisiana! buff.ly/46IFWct

In September, the federal COVID dollars, known as ESSER funds, will run out. This is leaving some school systems struggling to get by. Learn how this will impact schools across the country: buff.ly/3SKm4Qv

In rural southwest Colorado, nine rural districts have come together in an attempt to extinguish their attendance boundaries by pooling staff and financial resources to help more students get into college and high-paying careers. buff.ly/3SQbOGf

To enable postsecondary institutions to better understand patterns in their students’ outcomes and success, ResearchEd is excited to finally launch our project with the Strategic Data Project! We’ve launched an extended tool to analyze PDP data. Access it here: buff.ly/4dtuNik

The recent changes to Iowa's education law highlight the ongoing struggles of rural schools. With increased costs and reduced services, these schools face tough decisions that could affect the future of rural education. buff.ly/3yMzFQj

Join a free instructional webinar on August 29th to learn how to apply our new release to understand student outcomes and success for your postsecondary institution. Join the training: buff.ly/3yGSCEd Access the tool: buff.ly/3WOhn9z

Our very own Rachel Rush-Marlowe is as a speaker at the annual #RCCA24National ! Will you be there September 18 - September 20 ? buff.ly/4dIUlI4

🎓 Community colleges are breaking barriers with affordable bachelor's degrees! As tuition costs soar, these programs offer a practical, cost-effective pathway to a four-year degree. buff.ly/4dUELcf

Join ResearchEd and Harvard CEPR for an instructional webinar to learn how institutions can apply our new release to understand student outcomes and success for your postsecondary institution. Join the training: buff.ly/3yGSCEd Access the tool: buff.ly/3WOhn9z

Don’t forget to join ResearchEd and the Strategic Data Project today at 1pm to learn how SPD’s new tool, the PDP Extension, will allow institutions to simplify and automate their analysis of PDP to gain insights on college students’ pathways: buff.ly/3yGSCEd

Several states are now dropping the 4-year college degree requirement for government positions, focusing on skills and experience instead. This shift is crucial for making public service roles more accessible and reflective of the communities they serve. buff.ly/3X3RK4B

This #laborday let's take the time to applaud our #unions! 💪 Unions lead to stronger communities according to the Economic Policy Institute. Unions contribute to societal wellbeing by advocating for policies that benefit everyone, from minimum wages: buff.ly/3sju0vH

Education should be accessible to everyone, including pregnant students. Thanks to new Title IX mandates from the Biden administration, schools are now required to provide essential accommodations. It's a big move towards equity in education! buff.ly/4fYRnB3

We're 1️⃣ day away from our #FAFSA Fall Out panel on Thursday from 4-5pm to unpack what's to come this fall following the recent hashtag#FAFSA rollout! buff.ly/3ZasegJ ✨

See you tonight at 4pm for our #FAFSA Fall out Panel! register here 📣. buff.ly/3ZasegJ ✨ Join us following the panel to celebrate our 3rd year! 🎉