At the Virginia Tech Center for Rural Education, we believe in rural. We believe learning is made more powerful when it is connected with the local community and students’ sense of place. And we believe that a transdisciplinary approach to address educational, societal, technological, economic, health, and environmental challenges can advance educational opportunity in rural communities.
Teaching in Rural Places: Thriving in Classrooms, Schools, and Communities, 2nd edition
Co-authored by Center for Rural Education Director Amy Azano, this updated textbook invites pre-service and new teachers to think critically about the impact of rurality on their work while providing an overview of teaching in rural communities.
The book offers strategies for understanding rural communities, valuing rural ways of being, and addressing challenges related to working with families, building networks, addressing trauma, and teaching in multi-grade classrooms.
New features include vignettes designed to support accessibility and comprehension, updated content on rural school structures, and fully revised discussions on technology, including the challenges and opportunities surrounding AI and other innovations.
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Rural teachers face unique challenges in providing the best possible education for students. Engage in our professional learning opportunities to discover how to build on community strengths to support rural students and improve learning outcomes.
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