Promising Practices in Rural Schools

Innovations in rural schools are paving the way for more successful futures for our youth! Tune in as Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone shares about the challenges rural schools face and how they’re facing them head on. From expanding career and technical offerings to substantial teacher retention bonuses, Mike shares how pooling resources between districts in rural Texas has been a game changer for their students.

• Learn more about the Rural Schools Innovation Zone and reach out to Mike at [e-mail] with any questions.
• Explore the National School Board Association’s five-part report series, “Educational Equity for Rural Students: Out of the Pandemic, but Still Out of the Loop.”
• Follow Mike on Twitter at @RSIZ4GMikeG.