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| Emily Barton of the Tennessee Department of Education, Kathleen Airhart of Putnam County Schools, Linda Irwin of the Niswonger Foundation, and Laura Moore of SCORE discuss challenges for rural school districts. |
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For rural communities, the connection between a quality education and a vibrant, sustainable economy has never been clearer. This session was informed by the Southeast Regional Rural Education Summit held in Nashville in July 2011, hosted by the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) and its partners.
Attendees in Nashville identified challenges facing rural communities, highlighted best practices from across the Southeast and beyond, and shared solutions that will help improve student achievement. These conversations informed a Roadmap to Improving Rural Education that was later included as part of the PIE Network summit briefs.
Visit the SCORE website for a recap of the Rural Education Summit, including video highlights.
