Rural Education Press Releases

Since its formation in August 2022, the Rural Education Advisory Council (REAC) has focused their efforts on creating a rural definition for Illinois.

A delegation of Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from across the nation recently converged on Capitol Hill, advocating for the Secure Rural Schools Act.

The National Rural Education Association (NREA) proudly advocates for all students in rural and small schools, regardless of age, race, gender, or ability. The recent sweeping changes in the U.S.

The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is proud to launch the 2025 Why Rural Matters report, a project with a more than 20-year history of shaping the conversation about rural education.