No Longer Forgotten - The Triumphs and Struggles of Rural Education in America

Explore the often-overlooked world of rural education in America through this insightful panel discussion featuring Andy Smarick, Jillian Balow, Kirsten Baesler, and Sanford Johnson. Delve into the challenges faced by rural school districts, including high principal turnover rates, persistent poverty, low college-going rates, and racial disparities in student outcomes. Gain valuable perspectives from frontline educators and policymakers as they discuss the book "No Longer Forgotten: The Triumphs and Struggles of Rural Education in America." Examine topics such as urban education bias, the brain drain phenomenon, rural values, state leadership, access to quality education, and the unique situation in the Mississippi Delta. Analyze statistics, explore strategies for attracting families, and consider community offerings. Engage with moral questions and equity issues surrounding rural education, and discover potential solutions for the present and future of these vital educational institutions.

Introduction
Why is urban education important
Urban education bias
The brain drain
Rural values
State leadership
Access to quality
The Mississippi Delta
Statistics
Attracting Families
Community Offerings
Moral Questions
Equity