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.
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Rurally Rooted. Globally Connected.
The 2027 International Rural Education Summit invites researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community leaders to share research, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities to strengthen rural education across communities and borders. Proposals are now being accepted for presentations addressing key challenges and opportunities in rural education.
Dates: June 28 – July 2, 2027 Location: Riva San Vitale, Switzerland | Virtual Proposal deadline: Dec. 1, 2026
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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.
Read about Virginia Tech’s partnerships to support talent development in rural Appalachian school districts
Virginia Tech is proud to host SEE VT, a summer camp for rural middle school students — click here to learn more!
From Recovery to Reconnection: How Rural Communities Help People Move from Surviving to Living and Thriving
Following the Rappahannock: Rural Roots and the Work of Staying
Opportunity, Not Assumption: CTE as a Pathway, Not a Predetermined Track
Discovering My Rurality
