Rural Matters is a biweekly, 30-minute podcast about rural education, business, and health. The podcast's mission is to increase awareness, inform discussion, and expand the dialogue on the most important issues facing rural stakeholders every day. Guests on the podcast include rural education decision-makers, rural business owners and entrepreneurs, and rural health care representatives. The National Rural Education Association and the Center for Rural Affairs are marketing partners. more

The Rural Scoop will bring new ideas, innovative curriculum, and current rural school issues to the table and will highlight what is working in rural communities with guests that are teachers, administrators and educational professionals. Come get the Scoop! more

Welcome to the official podcast of the National Rural Education Association called the Rural Voice. Co-Hosted by Drs. Allen Pratt, Jared Bigham, and Christopher F. Silver, they discuss the common themes and experiences facing teachers, parents, and administrators in elementary and secondary rural education. more

Welcome to the I Am a Rural Teacher Podcast, a project of the Rural Schools Collaborative. We began with Julia Levine in 2020 to explore what it means to be a rural teacher from six different perspectives around the country. Now, we are continuing the project with other RSC staff members. more

Representing Rural is a podcast by Arkansas nonprofit, Rural Community Alliance (RCA). Initially, RCA was established in 2003 to fight rural school consolidation. The organization has since grown to advocate for broader rural issues. Vision=just and thriving rural Arkansas. more

The Rural College Student Experience is the first and only podcast dedicated exclusively to centering rural college student voices in conversations about higher education access and equity. This podcast is a space for rural students to share their stories, inspire others, and challenge the misconceptions about rural college students.Hosted by Dr. Matt Newlin (mattnewlin.com), RCSE features student guests —a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student from a rural background—who shares their experiences navigating college. Together, we discuss the barriers and challenges rural students face, as well as the resilience, strengths, and successes that define our journeys.Find us on Bluesky: @rcsepod.bsky.social more

Class Dismissed with Dr. K is an innovative and solution-focused podcast that redefines how we approach education. Hosted by Dr. Somachi Kachikwu, known as The Learning Transformer, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of educators in rural communities while exploring the challenges, trends, and innovations shaping education worldwide. Each episode aims to inspire action and foster a solutions-driven mindset among educators, parents, policymakers, and thought leaders. This podcast isn't just about highlighting the struggles of rural education—it's about celebrating resilience and uncovering practical solutions that address the needs of students, teachers, and communities. Dr. Kachikwu's vision is to elevate the stories of rural educators, ensuring their experiences inform and transform the broader education narrative. more

The Rural Education Podcast is a podcast focused on rural education. Run by Alan Hoffmann, the English teacher in Savage, MT, the podcast looks at the experience of teaching at a small school, as well as the issues surrounding rural schools. more