Welcome to NREA

The National Rural Education Association

The voice of all rural schools and communities across the United States.

In an increasingly confusing system, the National Rural Education Association helps rural educators navigate through the noise by finding and helping them use the resources needed to educate today’s students. Whether that’s a rundown on current legislation and how it affects rural communities or guidance on how to meet specific educational needs within your community, our national organization can help. We also help in the publication of your research because we believe in the value of shared knowledge. We are your advocates—your voice—in education.

Study.com is an official sponsor of The Rural Voice, the official podcast of the National Rural Education Association. Listeners can receive 30% off three months of any Study.com subscription by using discount code NREA or by using this link.

One-Pager: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 

This is an informational piece on the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 created by the Small School Districts' Association in California. This document can be used as a model for advocacy work in your own state, or at the national level....

EdTrust Webinar Series – March 2025

Now, more than ever, is the time to show up and protect our students. We must persistently demand that every child has access to a high-quality education that meets their needs and celebrates their identity. To support advocates continuing to fight for...

Tactics and Resources to Support Rural Students

By Valencia Ann Abbott and Regina Holland Valencia Ann Abbott teaches at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, North Carolina, where she has dedicated her career to empowering students through history and civic engagement. Regina Holland serves as the...

42

state affiliates

9.7 million

students enrolled
in rural schools

240

university/college
members

members

in 50 states
and 5 countries