

ISBE names Dr. Tony Sanders new State Superintendent of Education
The Association of Illinois Rural and Smalls Schools wants to congratulate Dr. Tony Sanders on his appointment as the next State...

AIRSS, the Rural Teacher Corps, and An Old Twist on a New Problem
In the spring of 2018 AIRSS co-hosted with the Office of the Illinois Governor a Rural Teacher Shortage Convening. This project was...


David Ardrey Elected President of National Rural Education Association
Executive Director Dave Ardrey was elected as President of the National Rural Education Association, the longest-active organization in Amer

AIRSS Welcomes Four New Board Members and Transitions to New President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Macomb, IL - December 14, 2022 In AIRSS board action in September and December, new AIRSS board members were named...


Small Illinois school districts seeking a greater voice in Springfield
Tri States Public Radio | By Rich Egger Published December 8, 2022 at 4:14 PM CST View the original publication here. The head of the...

Carlin Smock selected to be a 2022-23 Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellow!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Carmi, Illinois — DECEMBER 2022 Rural Schools Collaborative is pleased to announce our 2022-23 Celia B. Godsil...