The AIRSS Vision: To serve as The Voice for all Illinois rural and small schools.
Macomb, IL
Joined October 2017
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Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
NREA is excited to announce that Jennifer Burdette from Spoon River Valley CUSD #4 in London Mills, Illinois, is the 2026 National Rural Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Join us in celebrating this outstanding educator! Learn more in the official press release: nrea.net/jennifer-burdette-t…
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Reminder: The NREA Writing Contest is open now! Learn more and submit by May 31: nrea.net/2026-nrea-writing-c…
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Excited to be in Decatur, Illinois today for the 1st Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools Conference! @AIRSSedu Looking forward to networking with my rural buddies in The Land of Lincoln! #ExploringStudentCareerSuccess @nrea1 @MoStateCOE @MoStateSELPS
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
New Episode Alert!
“In rural schools, we don’t settle for good enough—we ask, why not us?”
In this episode of The Rural Scoop, Todd Dugan, Superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD in Illinois, shares how bold leadership, community partnerships, and place-based innovation are transforming opportunities for rural students. From CNA certification programs to grade 13 support models, Todd proves that rural schools can lead with equity and excellence.
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA), this episode is packed with inspiration for educators, leaders, and advocates committed to the rural advantage.
Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!
#RuralEducation #RuralLeadership #PlaceBasedLearning #CareerReadiness #EducationInnovation #TheRuralScoop #NREA #EquityInAction #SmallTownsBigImpact #podcast
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
🚀 NEW in 2025: The AI Summit at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education!
Join us on October 15 for an exciting pre-conference event featuring hands-on breakout sessions focused on:
🔍 Integrating AI into rural classrooms
🌐 Addressing digital access and equity
⚖️ Navigat
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
It was an honor to discuss teacher retention & recruitment strategies for rural districts in IL representing @vandals203 & @AIRSSedu. Thank you @Hunt_Institute!
Good morning from sunny ☀️ Springfield, IL.
The @Hunt_Institute team is ready to kick off our 2025 Illinois Legislators Retreat bringing legislators from across the state together to engage in conversations focused on the entire education continuum.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Geneseo High School has been named among the best schools in Illinois after receiving "Exemplary" status from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which released its annual Illinois Report Card for 2023-24 on Wednesday.
geneseoschools.org/article/1…
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
The 2024 ILLINOIS REPORT CARD is now live! Did your school make the grade? Check here: okt.to/LXzWbd.
ALT 2024 Illinois Report Card is Now Published. Illinois Report Card Logo. Image of students with fresh vegetables.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
“Every decision I make, and every action I take as a school bus driver affects the lives of everyone on and around my school bus. Safety is my #1 priority."
~ George Miller @MattoonCUSD2 #SchoolBusSafetyWeek
Learn more about school bus safety here: okt.to/y8CNut
ALT Oct. 21-25 School Bus Safety Week 2024. George Miller, Mattoon Community Schools Unit 2. Photo of George waving from his school bus.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Only 4 days left to apply! ‼️
We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Grants in Place Fellows Program for place-based classroom projects up to $2,500. ✏️ Learn more and submit your application at the link, ruralschoolscollaborative.or…
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Jill Harrington at GHS on receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion! Jill has been with the district for over 17 years and she is an absolute rock star. We are very grateful for all she does for our students, staff, and parents.
ALT Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Jill Harrington at GHS on receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion!
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
H.S. & College Admissions Counselors & Community Partners: Register today for ISAC’s 2024 College Access Symposium, a one-day event for education professionals to learn how high schools and organizations across the state are supporting students to become postsecondary and career ready. Learn how financial aid plays a critical role in students' postsecondary success. Attend the Symposium at one of four convenient locations throughout the state: Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, Oct. 17; Lincoln Land Community College on Tuesday, October 29; Moraine Valley Community College on Wednesday, Nov. 6; or Sauk Valley Community College on Friday, Nov. 8. The registration fee is $25 (plus fees) and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Advance registration is required.
If you have wisdom to share about preparing students for postsecondary and career readiness and if you are interested in sharing your best practices, experiences, and resources, we invite you to submit a session proposal. The call for proposals for the College Access Symposium has been extended! The new deadline date for proposals is Monday, October 7, 2024. Learn more, submit your proposal, and register at bit.ly/4genGMm.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Make your voice heard! Use our toolkit to write your testimony for @ISBEnews hearings in support of #EBF next month! Check it out here bit.ly/4dnGPZP. Register to share your story today: bit.ly/3TOU9PZ #FundtheFormula #Advocacy #Education
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Manuscript proposals are currently being solicited for the next book of the Rural Education and Social Justice Series (Routledge). Proposals are due by October 30. Learn More: nrea.net/call-for-book-chapt…
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Coach Bess: "I'm passionate about coaching baseball in Geneseo. I don't want to coach baseball anywhere else. The level of community support we have for baseball and our other programs in the school district is hard to find anywhere else."
Read more:
geneseoschools.org/article/1…
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
School administrators, plan now to attend our IRC webinar covering the Report Card timeline, key dates, and tools we have available to help you. This webinar also will have a Q & A so that our staff can tackle any questions you have about the IRC. okt.to/KZIyDr
ALT 2024 Report Card Overview webinar. 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3. Illinois Report Card logo
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Join us October 3 for the kickoff of the new webinar series Blending and Braiding: How to Make it Easier to Use Different Funding Streams to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child co-hosted by the @usedgov and the @WhiteHouse. Register for the first webinar at ow.ly/ZhiE50TyV3N.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Are you a rural teacher excited about Place-Based Education and teaching within one of our Regional Hubs? Apply today for our $2,500 grant opportunity! 🍎 ✏️ Read for more information, ruralschoolscollaborative.or…
#grantsinplace #ruralteacher #rural #placebasededucation
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools retweeted
Students who have received an Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship from ISAC in prior academic years may be interested in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship! Applications are still being accepted for the 2024-25 school year. The Gateways Scholarship Program pays up to 100% of tuition at participating colleges for Early Childhood Education and Child Development (ECE/CD) coursework and degrees. To learn more, visit bit.ly/47mPFpj. For application information, visit bit.ly/3Tu1Pqz. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
