National Rural Education Association

Apply by June 30 for the 2026 Chance Memorial Dissertation Award! Submissions may include any study completed this year addresses issues related to rural PK-12 education. The Award includes a $500.00 cash stipend. Learn more and apply now: https://forms.gle/NSZgWEfoGKLUAPWBA

NREA is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with Got4titude. This partnership expands NREA’s support of rural families by sharing Got4titude’s resources for fathers who are raising children with disabilities.

Got4titude was developed based on Kirby’s own journey raising his son, Harley. He created the organization so fathers who are raising children with disabilities have the tools and community they need to support their children.

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NREA Partners with Got4titude to Empower Rural Fathers of Children with Disabilities - National Rural Education Association The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with Got4titude. This partnership expands NREA’s support of rural families by sharing Got4titude’s resources for fathers who are raising children with disabilities. “I wanted to create Got4titude a...

Due this Friday! Submit your Graduate Student Poster Session for the 2026 . This is your chance to showcase your research, community initiatives, projects, and innovative work in rural education. Learn more and submit: https://nrea.net/nfare-grad-poster-proposals-2026/

Tell us about the current landscape of rural education in your area. Your feedback on this 6 question survey is greatly appreciated as it helps us better serve you! Closes June 26, submit now: https://bit.ly/nreasurvey26

Joining NREA supports rural advocacy, builds community, and encourages personal growth. Join or renew today! Learn more: https://nrea.net/membership

The is a great time to connect with other folks in rural education! Register by July 19 for early bird pricing: https://cvent.me/nLE24v

NREA is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with Gracelyn University. This partnership, also supported by Justice U, provides free online courses about identifying and reporting human trafficking. Learn more:

NREA Partners with Gracelyn University to Fight Human Trafficking - National Rural Education Association The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership with Gracelyn University. This partnership, also supported by Justice U, provides free online courses about identifying and reporting human trafficking. “We built this collaboration because educators a...

Today is the LAST DAY to submit nominations for the 2026 NREA Hall of Fame Award! ⏱️ Nominate a long-standing NREA Member who has made significant contributions to rural education. Learn more and submit now:

Nominations Open for 2026 NREA Hall of Fame - National Rural Education Association Apply by June 6, 2026.

Check out the keynote speakers for this year's ! Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/nfare26keynotes