2022 Grants in Place Application Now Open!
A classroom grant opportunity for all rural Illinois teachers.
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#RuralBroadband Twitter Campaign – August 1-14
Join us as we raise awareness for the lack of broadband access in rural areas.
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The Delta School: A Learning Model for Rural Education?
This article from Grant Lichtman explores how rural schools are pivoting to address lack of service and support, especially the Delta School in Memphis, TN.
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Rural Illinois School Receives National Blue Ribbon Award
The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools is proud to join the United States Department of Education in recognizing New Simpson Hill School District 32 as a National Blue Ribbon School.
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AIRSS Featured in Illinois Farmer Today
A deeper look at how the Pandemic is impacting rural Illinois schools.
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Illini Bluffs Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools congratulates the Illini Bluffs School District #32 on the recent recognition by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Illinois Feature for I Am A Rural Teacher
For Kylee Payne, the past 8 months have been filled with new experiences. She started her first year teaching, helped to implement a new curriculum, and now she’s finishing up the school year virtually.
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AIRSS and Central States Bus Sales Announce Exclusive New Partnership to Support Illinois Rural
This partnership represents AIRSS philosophy of finding the right fit and relationship to support the needs of Illinois Rural and Small Schools.
Miss Illinois – Power of Wonder
Miss Illinois Ariel Beverly visits rural schools and inspires wonder among students, staff, and AIRSS alike.
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Non-Profit Arts Sector is Economic Engine for Peoria
Miss Illinois 2019 makes an official proclamation in support of Arts in Education.
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