Rural Education tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/rural_education//86 2016-09-07T11:57:25Z Jackie Mader is a reporter for The Hechinger Report, covering pre-K-12 issues from her home base in Jackson, Miss. Join her as she discusses the latest news, trends, and issues facing rural schools and students. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Rural Blog on Hiatus tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59897 2016-09-07T11:57:53Z 2016-09-07T11:57:25Z For the past six years, the Rural Education blog has been an important platform for reporting on the many issues facing schools, districts, teachers, students, and families in the nation's most remote and expansive communities. Rural education continues to be... Jackie Mader For the past six years, the Rural Education blog has been an important platform for reporting on the many issues facing schools, districts, teachers, students, and families in the nation's most remote and expansive communities. Rural education continues to be... Rural Schools Struggle With SIG Transformation Model, Report Says tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59896 2016-09-07T11:54:27Z 2016-09-07T11:55:52Z The study found only 5 percent of rural schools were able to fully implement the federal transformation model for school improvement. Jackie Mader The study found only 5 percent of rural schools were able to fully implement the federal transformation model for school improvement. School Administrators More Likely to Leave Rural Districts, Report Says tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59806 2016-08-25T16:14:41Z 2016-08-25T16:14:40Z Administrators in rural West Virginia districts leave at higher rates than their suburban peers. Jackie Mader Administrators in rural West Virginia districts leave at higher rates than their suburban peers. How the Obama Administration Has Affected Rural Schools tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59733 2016-08-24T19:48:31Z 2016-08-24T19:48:25Z Rural districts often lose out on competitive grants used by the Obama administration partly because of administrative challenges in completing lengthy grant applications. Jackie Mader Rural districts often lose out on competitive grants used by the Obama administration partly because of administrative challenges in completing lengthy grant applications. Federal School Meals May Contribute to Rural Child Obesity, Report Says tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59673 2016-08-14T22:51:00Z 2016-08-16T15:14:12Z The report found rural children who participate in school meal programs are more likely than their peers to be overweight. Jackie Mader The report found rural children who participate in school meal programs are more likely than their peers to be overweight. Which States are Leading the Way in Supporting Rural Schools? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59649 2016-08-11T18:04:43Z 2016-08-11T18:05:02Z A study group found states should offer financial and administrative flexibility and encourage collaboration to help rural districts improve. Jackie Mader A study group found states should offer financial and administrative flexibility and encourage collaboration to help rural districts improve. Summer Program Aims to Prevent Rural Student Learning Loss tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59523 2016-08-04T00:31:58Z 2016-08-04T00:31:21Z The program focuses on student interests instead of academic remediation. Jackie Mader The program focuses on student interests instead of academic remediation. Univ. of Washington Launches Native Education Program tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59370 2016-07-29T11:49:20Z 2016-07-29T11:49:46Z The program will teach educators about Native life and culture in an attempt to better prepare teachers to work with Native students. Jackie Mader The program will teach educators about Native life and culture in an attempt to better prepare teachers to work with Native students. Rural Districts Criticize S.C. Legislature's Plan for Schools tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59400 2016-07-27T20:42:09Z 2016-07-28T00:42:44Z The court-ordered plan fails to provide ways to improve rural schools, according to rural districts. Jackie Mader The court-ordered plan fails to provide ways to improve rural schools, according to rural districts. Wisconsin Rural Transportation Aid Rules Unfair, Districts Say tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59354 2016-07-23T00:51:18Z 2016-07-23T00:51:59Z The state's new transportation aid formula will provide $7.5 million in additional funding for transportation but the majority of rural schools will miss out. Jackie Mader The state's new transportation aid formula will provide $7.5 million in additional funding for transportation but the majority of rural schools will miss out. Regional Lab Offers 6 Strategies to Expand and Improve Rural Dual-Credit Programs tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59192 2016-07-20T22:28:41Z 2016-07-20T21:29:01Z A study found states should improve accessibility and affordability of dual-credit programs to boost participation. Jackie Mader A study found states should improve accessibility and affordability of dual-credit programs to boost participation. Rural Kansas Schools to Benefit From New Education Funding Plan tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59090 2016-07-06T18:20:00Z 2016-07-06T18:20:19Z The $38 million in state aid will help many poor, rural districts that cannot rely on property taxes for school funding. Jackie Mader The $38 million in state aid will help many poor, rural districts that cannot rely on property taxes for school funding. As Enrollment Drops, Rural Indiana Districts Lose Funding, Make Cuts tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.59048 2016-07-01T20:48:55Z 2016-07-01T20:48:12Z Rural districts often lose thousands of dollars for each student that leaves, which can force schools to cut teachers and close buildings. Jackie Mader Rural districts often lose thousands of dollars for each student that leaves, which can force schools to cut teachers and close buildings. Little Progress in Well-Being of Rural Ohio Appalachian Children, Report Says tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.58996 2016-06-29T15:22:21Z 2016-06-29T15:22:11Z The report found that child poverty rates have increased and children still lack access to early childhood opportunities and health care. Jackie Mader The report found that child poverty rates have increased and children still lack access to early childhood opportunities and health care. Four Ways to Improve Online Credit Recovery in Rural Schools tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/rural_education//86.58896 2016-06-22T20:59:01Z 2016-06-22T20:59:26Z A new report found that Montana schools with high completion rates for online credit recovery courses tend to use some of the same strategies. Jackie Mader A new report found that Montana schools with high completion rates for online credit recovery courses tend to use some of the same strategies.