The NREA (National Rural Education Association) was originally founded as the Department of Rural Education in 1907. It is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States.https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mmhckgpwfq2h“Get here next year.” That was the message from last year’s #RuralEdForum attendees—and this year, it’s your turn. Join us October 19–21 in San Antonio for the nation’s leading rural education conference—where bold ideas, real solutions, and rural voices take center stage. 👉 cvent.me/nLE24v22 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhckgpwfq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mmf7iilsbi2rNREA is proud to announce a new partnership with LEGENDS Research. NREA looks forward to this collaboration with LEGENDS Research to expand and deepen their rural research initiatives. Learn more in the full press release: https://nrea.net/nrea-partners-with-legends-research/21 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmf7iilsbi2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mmes3hedqh2wJoin us in one week for a one-hour session introducing a practical Political Leadership Framework that helps leaders navigate across self, local community, and broader policy contexts—and quickly move into application. Learn more and register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H9D4eqJwQHugmqJ9nBhWcQ#/registration21 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmes3hedqh2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mmcbmmspoe2kNREA is offering a discounted registration rate for NREA Members to attend the 2026 #RuralEdForum! New members joining now can also use the discount. 🎉 Register by July 19 to combine your discount with early bird pricing. Learn more and register here: cvent.me/nLE24v20 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcbmmspoe2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mm7r5ms77x2kStudent mental health belongs to the whole district. This Summit is built on that belief, bringing together school and community leadership to build systems that actually hold. Space is limited for this FREE event! Learn more and register by June 1: https://www.aasa.org/professional-learning/event/2026/06/25/default-calendar/strategic-allies-stronger-minds-summit19 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7r5ms77x2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mm6jkg47xn2aThanks to The Daily Yonder for highlighting NREA in a recent episode of Yonder Radio! You can listen to the full episode here: https://dailyyonder.com/yonder-radio-05-07-2026/2026/05/08/19 May 2026 04:11 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm6jkg47xn2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mm5aohkphh2jKnow a long-standing NREA Member who has made significant contributions to rural education? Nominate them for NREA's Hall of Fame! Nominations are due June 6, 2026. Learn more and submit today: https://nrea.net/2026-hall-of-fame/18 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5aohkphh2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mlvlwrk7pr2q🌾✨ Don’t miss the NEW Rural Innovation & Impact Showcase at the 2026 #RuralEdForum! Finalists pitch LIVE—real results, real strategies. 🏆 $5K award on the line 📅 Oct 21 | San Antonio 🎟️ Register: cvent.me/nLE24v #RuralEdForum #RuralEducation15 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvlwrk7pr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mlt3hfcgyd2vTwo weeks left! NREA Writing Contest submissions are due May 31. Through this contest, students K-12 will share their perspectives on rural life, the importance of education in rural areas, and ideas for creating opportunities that can make a difference. https://nrea.net/2026-nrea-writing-contest/14 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt3hfcgyd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mlql2fwxbx2j🌵 San Antonio, here we come! The 2026 #RuralEdForum lands Oct 19–21 in partnership with @TxREA_. 💡 Big ideas. 🤝 Real connections. 🚀 Lasting impact. 🎟️ Register now: cvent.me/nLE24v #RuralEdForum #SanAntonio #RuralEducation13 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlql2fwxbx2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mlo5wsdxbk2kReminder: the #RuralEdForum is hosting a Graduate Student Poster Session! This is your chance to showcase your research, community initiatives, projects, and innovative work in rural education. Learn more and submit by June 19: https://nrea.net/nfare-grad-poster-proposals-2026/12 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo5wsdxbk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mllk47xgq52aBig news 🚨 Registration is LIVE for the 2026 #RuralEdForum! Join us Oct 19–21 in San Antonio with @TxREA_ for 3 days of bold ideas, real solutions & powerful connections shaping rural education. 🎟️ Spots will go fast—register now: www.nrea.net/nfare #RuralEducation11 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllk47xgq52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mlecqfqeml2wNREA supports rural teachers year-round, but the National Rural Teacher of the Year award is a special opportunity to highlight the amazing work done by these outstanding educators! This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, nominate an educator you appreciate: https://forms.gle/Ck6WbS5nLxzPEyjz808 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlecqfqeml2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mlbi6teywd2gAre you attending your first (or even second) #RuralEdForum? The Conference Mentorship Program is designed to help graduate students build meaningful connections with experienced attendees. Apply by June 19: https://forms.gle/ppNTAF6v8im65NJ6707 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbi6teywd2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3ml6xpu36a32rReminder: Submissions for the NREA Writing Contest are due May 31. Through this contest, students K-12 will share their perspectives on rural life, the importance of education in rural areas, and ideas for creating opportunities that can make a difference. https://nrea.net/2026-nrea-writing-contest/06 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6xpu36a32rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3ml4uprfesf2oIn rural districts, political leadership is personal. In this one-hour session, we’ll introduce a practical Political Leadership Framework that helps leaders navigate across self, local community, and broader policy contexts—and move into application. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H9D4eqJwQHugmqJ9nBhWcQ#/registration05 May 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4uprfesf2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mkzwtnroej26For the first time ever, the #RuralEdForum is hosting a Graduate Student Poster Session! This is your chance to showcase your research, community initiatives, projects, and innovative work in rural education. Learn more and submit by June 19: https://nrea.net/nfare-grad-poster-proposals-2026/04 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzwtnroej26https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mksffygobt26From real-world leadership → real results. Excited for @PJCaposey to share practical strategies to strengthen culture, systems & student success—no matter your district size. This is transformation you can implement. Learn more about the nation’s premier #RuralEd conference 👉 cvent.me/nLE24v01 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksffygobt26https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mkpuwsdtzw26A new set of updates from our partners at CoSN are now available! Learn more: https://nrea.net/cosn-april-2026/30 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpuwsdtzw26https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mknejdo5wc27🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 2026 #RuralEdForum registration opens NEXT WEEK! Join rural education leaders in San Antonio (Oct 19–21) for bold ideas, real solutions & powerful connections. This is a can’t-miss #RuralEd experience. 👉 Watch for details: https://web.cvent.com/event/bcf09898-28d5-47f2-a16c-06b3ba8da71a/summary29 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknejdo5wc27https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mkkxft2kjm26EPA has announced the availability of $30 million in grant funding, as part of the agency’s RealWaterTA Initiative. The application period for these competitive grants is now open. The funding opportunity will remain open until May 13 on Grants.gov.28 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkxft2kjm26https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mkinm6b7me2iBig ideas. Practical strategies. Real impact. 🚀 Excited for Tom Murray to kick off #NFARE2026 with future-ready insights leaders can actually use—designed to strengthen systems, elevate culture, and support every learner. Learn more 👉 https://web.cvent.com/event/bcf09898-28d5-47f2-a16c-06b3ba8da71a/summary27 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkinm6b7me2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mkas5ot7w32wReminder: The NREA Writing Contest is open now! Learn more and submit by May 31: https://nrea.net/2026-nrea-writing-contest/24 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkas5ot7w32whttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mk3ulxnpfd2iIf you are a current NREA member, we invite you to apply to one of our two new committees: the Membership Committee and the Sponsorships & Partnerships Committee. To get started, please email Executive Director Dr. Melissa Sadorf at melissa@nrea.net22 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3ulxnpfd2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mjz5fnq6to23In this episode of The Rural Voice, we discuss the unique landscape of rural music education with Dr. Daniel Johnson, Professor of Music and Music Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and author of Music Education in Rural America: https://nrea.simplecast.com/episodes/s05e05-rethinking-success-music-education-community-and-the-power-of-rural-schools-an-interview-with-dr-daniel-johnson21 Apr 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz5fnq6to23https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mjwmwz3wky2eJoin us to master the reality of rural leadership through high-stakes Superintendent Simulations. Two sessions remain - and one is this Thursday! Learn more and register now: https://nrea.net/nrea-partners-with-schoolsims-for-lead-where-you-are-webinar-series/20 Apr 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwmwz3wky2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mjpcbamlwl23The 2026 Nomination Form for the National Rural Teacher of the Year is open until June 30! Visit the form to learn more and submit your nomination: https://forms.gle/Ck6WbS5nLxzPEyjz817 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpcbamlwl23https://bsky.app/profile/nrea.net/post/3mjmrrvy6me23HHMI BioInteractive and NREA are partnering to expand access to free, high-quality science education resources and professional learning opportunities for life sciences teachers in rural communities across the United States. Learn more: https://nrea.net/hhmi-biointeractive-partnership/16 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:mbs2oyyq5gojf24wlvft42de/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmrrvy6me23