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The Kentucky Rural Education Association will host an important webinar examining findings from the latest Why Rural Matters  national report, with a special focus on what the data means for Kentucky’s schools, students and communities. Dr. Jerry Johnson, one of the report’s authors and a leading researcher in rural education, will walk participants through key data points and discuss why elevating the needs of rural districts is more urgent than ever. The session will highli

Morehead State University and Morgan County Middle Schools welcome visitors to eastern Kentucky for a national site visit. October 30, 2025 On October 15, representatives from Rural Schools Collaborative and the Bezos Family Foundation teamed up for a rural education site visit to eastern Kentucky. Morehead State University is the leading educator preparation institution for the surrounding 22 counties, and anchors Rural Schools Collaborative’s Appalachian Regional Hub . “At

On October 24, 2019, Kentucky reached a significant milestone in its educational journey with the launch of the Kentucky Rural Education...

Rural education is a pivotal element of the American education system. It often doesn’t get the attention it deserves, especially when...