RSAI is Iowa's state affiliate of the National Rural Education Association (NREA). NREA helps rural educators find and use resources needed to educate today's students. NREA offers benefits to RSAI including: access to information on federal legislation, the Annual NREA Convention, access to the Rural Educator peer-reviewed professional publication, NREA website, award and grant program notifications, and various publications and newsletters. You can learn more on the NREA Website.
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The Rural Educator Journal
The Rural Educator is the official journal of the National Rural Education Education (NREA). It is a peer-reviewed journal published three times per year. Learn more and read the latest issue linked below.
- View the latest edition of theRural Educator Publication
NREA Resources
Find NREA Resources by Topics, such as information on Equity & Inclusion, Mental & Emotional Health, College Attainment, Diverse Populations, Remote Learning, and more.
NREA Blog Posts
Find the latest NREA Blogs on topics such as Broadband Connective and Learning, Technology and Rural Schools, and more.
I Am A Rural Teacher
A joint project of Rural Schools Collaborative and NREA, "I Am A Rural Teacher" celebrates great teachers in rural places by providing resources and giving voice to our amazing rural teachers. Learn more and share your own stories.
NREA Annual Convention "National Forum to Advance Rural Education"
Find resources about the latest NREA Annual Convention.
NREA Newsletters
NREA shares regular newsletters for members. Find the latest newsletter posted below.
NREA Research Links
Find links below to some of the most downloaded articles from NREA's The Rural Educator.
- The Four-Day School Week: Impact on Student Academic Performance
- Involving the Parents of English Language Learners in a Rural Area: Focus on the Dynamics of Teacher-Parent Interactions
- Successful Leadership in Rural Schools: Cultivating Collaboration
- Rural School Consolidation: History, Research Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
- A Synthesis of International Rural Education Issues and Responses
- Three Midwest Rural School Districts' First Year Transition to the Four Day School Week: Parents' Perspectives
- Teachers Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Schools with 1:1 Computing
- Addressing Teacher Shortages in Rural America: What Factors Encourage Teachers to Consider Teaching in Rural Settings?
- Meeting Students Where They Are: Trauma-Informed Approaches in Rural Schools
- Teaching Elementary Children with Autism: Addressing Teacher Challenges and Preparation Needs