Strengthening Colorado’s Rural Education Systems

A collaborative of rural K-12 districts united in funding education initiatives that advance prosperity

Rural education systems are stretched to the limit.

Every student across our nation should receive a great education, but many rural schools don't receive the resources and talent they need to help each child succeed.

By rallying around common challenges rural education faces, we make strategic investments into local education systems that fuel innovation and help every student get the opportunities they need.

Our Work

Six key areas of investment we call “Genesis Groups”

Teacher and Leader Efficacy

Building leader and teacher capacity to ensure long-term achievement and improvement.

SEL and Students At Risk

Empowering schools with resources to enhance well-being of both students and staff.

College and Career Readiness

Creating college and career pathways to meet the needs of your student population and local industry demands.

Accountability and Reporting

Putting the power of clear, accessible student reporting in the hands of local districts. 

Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Strengthening the rural teacher pipeline through immersive experiences and streamlined pathways.

STEM

Providing the tools and training to tackle the challenges of the future through math, technology, and more.

Did you know?

The Colorado Rural Education Collaborative has 81 member districts!

Our Impact

In 2023, we partnered for success with...

4,676 Teachers

81 School Districts

62,956 Students

Brian Talmich, 7-12 STEM facilitator, Wiggins School District

“The Entrepreneurship Fair has truly been an amazing experience. Our community and administration love what you all do for our students as well as rural communities.”

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