New England Rural Education Hub

A partnership between the Rural Schools Collaborative and the 91±¬ÁÏ College of Education and Human Development

Strengthening Rural Schools & Communities

The New England Rural Education Hub, housed in the 91±¬ÁÏ College of Education and Human Development, represents a partnership between the and 91±¬ÁÏ to advance high-quality preparation for rural teachers and school leaders to teach in and lead thriving rural communities.

The hub’s goals include:

  • Advancing 91±¬ÁÏ’s efforts to develop workforce development programs for teachers and school leaders in Maine and greater New England that are responsive to the unique needs of rural educators
  • Coordinating disciplinary and cross-disciplinary collaboration to initiate new rural-focused education research at 91±¬ÁÏ and within the greater New England region
  • Serving as a clearinghouse for translating rural education research into actionable practice for educators across New England
  • Recognizing and promoting rural community and school innovation to support student learning across Maine and the Greater New England region in partnership with school districts

Hub Affiliate Faculty, drawn from all around New England, seek to serve the needs of our rural region through their research, teaching and service.

Are you a faculty member from a New England Higher Education Institution interested in becoming involved in the Hub?

Are you a rural teacher, leader, school or community member interested in learning more about our work or with a specific research, professional development, or technical assistance need?