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 […]
Honoring Jim Beddow Read More »
AIRSS joined an advisory group to review and redesign the EBF Spending Plan with ISBE.
Evidence Based Funding Spending Plan Read More »
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
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from AIRSS Read More »
The Bill passes unanimously in a Senate committee.
THANK YOU: SB 1787 Passes House Education Committee Read More »
Join us as a witness to support the passage of a critical bill.
IMPORTANT – Update on Senate Bill 1787 Read More »
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.
North Central College Announces New Partnership with AIRSS Read More »
In the Governor’s budget address put forward number of proposals to support education, and specifically rural and small schools.
A Thank You to Governor JB Pritzker Read More »
The teacher shortage has become a hard reality in 2023.
The Teacher Shortage from the Rural Perspective Read More »
AIRSS looks forward to working with Dr. Sanders to support his vision for education in Illinois and sharing with him the perspective and realities of our rural and small schools.
ISBE names Dr. Tony Sanders new State Superintendent of Education Read More »
Creating a national rural teacher corps movement is imperative for the success of our schools and communities.
AIRSS, the Rural Teacher Corps, and An Old Twist on a New Problem Read More »
