David M. Ardrey has been elected and will accept the role of President of the National Rural Education Association (NREA), serving as the 116th President and only the third Illinoisian to hold the position.
David Ardrey Elected President of National Rural Education Association Read More »
Please join us in welcoming these outstanding individuals, who will each serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023.
AIRSS Welcomes Four New Board Members and Transitions to New President Read More »
Carlin Smock’s project has been selected to be a Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellow for the 2022-23 school year.
Carlin Smock selected to be a 2022-23 Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellow! Read More »
The head of the Macomb school system said small, rural districts are not being heard in Springfield.
Small Illinois school districts seeking a greater voice in Springfield Read More »
An initiative and opportunity to catalyze rural leaders who are seeking to bring innovation to their communities, learn new ideas, and connect and network with other rural leaders across the state of Texas.
LeadRural Fellowship Read More »
Since 2018, Evil Eye Creative Studio (EECS) has been a close partner of AIRSS, creating print and digital communications materials, representing us at conferences, and connecting us with other entities.
Partner Feature: Evil Eye Creative Studio Read More »
Meet our three newest business partners!
Partner Spotlight: Carty & Company, H.E. Mitchell, P3 Group Read More »
We invite you to share the following images on your Twitter account to advocate for rural teacher-leaders.
#WeCanDoThis Twitter Campaign 2.0 Read More »
A new rural Illinois teacher story from our friends at Rural Schools Collaborative as part of their I Am A Rural Teacher Project.
Teacher Feature – Vinnie Rivera Read More »
A technology grant opportunity for rural schools.
Rural Technology Fund – Grants Available Read More »
