SB1787 Passes!
After years of hard work and strong rural advocacy, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1787 – The Rural Education Advisory Council.
2023-24 Grants in Place Fellows
Rural teachers in Illinois are eligible for a $2,500 classroom grant!
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Honoring Jim Beddow
It is with great sadness that I share that Dr. Jim Beddow, a friend and former Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) Board Member, passed away on Sunday, June 25 after a brief and unexpected illness. I had the privilege to serve with Jim on the RSC board and watched him support rural and small schools with
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Evidence Based Funding Spending Plan
AIRSS joined an advisory group to review and redesign the EBF Spending Plan with ISBE.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from AIRSS
Dear rural educators, The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to all rural and small school teachers for their unwavering dedication in shaping the minds and futures of students in underserved areas, often without many resources or recognition. Your commitment to education is inspiring and truly makes a difference, and
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THANK YOU: SB 1787 Passes House Education Committee
The Bill passes unanimously in a Senate committee.
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IMPORTANT – Update on Senate Bill 1787
Join us as a witness to support the passage of a critical bill.
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North Central College Announces New Partnership with AIRSS
The partnership enables North Central to expand its outreach for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program and Character Education Certificate program to AIRSS members.
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A Thank You to Governor JB Pritzker
In the Governor’s budget address put forward number of proposals to support education, and specifically rural and small schools.
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The Teacher Shortage from the Rural Perspective
The teacher shortage has become a hard reality in 2023.
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