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Accelerating educational outcomes in rural places from cradle to career 🎓

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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Have an idea for a #2027RuralSummit session but not sure if it’s the right fit? Bring your questions to our virtual office hours Oct. 1 from 1-2 PM ET! Proposals are due Oct. 30. 🔗 Learn more & join: cvent.me/mrMa5A #RuralCommunities #EconomicMobility #RuralEducation
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our new website is live! Our new digital home makes it easier to connect, learn, and access resources needed to create pathways to economic mobility for young people. Take a look around and see what’s new at partnersrural.org. #Rural
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What does place-based work look like in action? Investing in local talent to create more opportunities for young people. Meet the 4 artists in PRI’s Appalachian Teaching Artist Fellowship receiving mentorship and hands-on experience bringing arts programming into rural schools. #ArtsEducation
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Next stop: Omaha. The Rural Summit is coming to Omaha, Nebraska, April 11-14, 2027! Register and submit a session proposal: cvent.me/Ey38D8 #2027RuralSummit
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What does it take to lead a rural school district? PRI’s Dr. Amon Couch joins The Rural Scoop to discuss rural leadership, partnerships and investment in the opportunities young people need to thrive. YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=TqW2RTmqA9w Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5BQ3YUVyXhm1X7RrBhj4k9
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Grants people and finance people don’t always speak the same language. After 30 years of bridging that divide, PRI's Johna Rodgers shares 5 things she wishes she’d known: ngma.org/bridging-the-language-barrier-across-departments-five-things-i-wish-id-known-before-finance-made-me-cry
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What does politics have to do with grants? More than you might think. Join the next Rural Grants Workbench to explore “BIG P” and “little p” politics and how to navigate them. 📅 Sept. 9 | 12:30 PM ET 🔗 ruraltogether.circle.so/c/webinars/rural-grants-workbench-grants-politics #GrantWriting
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
How do you pick the right solution for your grant proposal? Join the next Rural Grants Workbench for practical guidance on choosing an approach that makes a compelling case for funders. 📅 Aug. 12 | 12:30PM ET 🔗 ruraltogether.circle.so/c/webinars/rural-grants-workbench-what-s-your-it #GrantWriting
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
How do we measure a community's progress? A new ImpactAlpha article explores why place-based impact requires looking beyond short-term outputs. Proud to have our Community Champions Strategy featured. impactalpha.com/a-principled-approach-to-measurement-can-improve-place-based-impact-outcomes
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📚 Registration is open for the FREE 2026 Rural Library Network eSummit! Join rural library leaders nationwide Dec. 2 to discover practical tools, proven strategies and new connections, and be part of a growing rural movement. Register: bit.ly/RLN2026 #RLNeSummit26 #RuralLibraries
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
As the US marks its 250th year, leaders from across the country are reflecting on the promise of the American Dream. Hear from Dreama Gentry and other Harvard EdRedesign Lab By All Means Fellows: edredesign.org/about/bam-senior-fellows/americas-250th-all-means-senior-fellows-essays #American250
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America's 250th: By All Means Senior Fellows' Essays
The EdRedesign Lab serves as a catalyst advancing the cradle-to-career field by promoting cross-sector community-based systems of support and opportunity for all children, especially those affected by racism and poverty.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We're excited that PRI President & CEO Dreama Gentry will join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Catalyzing Capital Through Place-Based Investment convening to share how #placebased partnerships expand economic opportunity: web.cvent.com/event/295f5d9a-062a-4a3c-83f1-2c8e3ee751ee/summary
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Rural communities thrive when local leaders work together with a shared vision. The bipartisan #AmericasRuralFuture highlights how place-based partnerships in East KY align education, workforce and community systems to expand opportunity: brookings.edu/articles/americas-rural-future-eastern-kentucky
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America’s Rural Future: Eastern Kentucky site visits highlight locally led recovery, Main Street reinvestment, and civic institutions anchoring a region in transition | Brookings
Brookings-AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity visited Eastern Kentucky, where locally led recovery, Main Street reinvestment, and civic institutions are reshaping the region.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Where can you find grants? Better yet, how do you find the right ones? Join the next Rural Grants Workbench webinar for tips on finding funding and evaluating whether a grant is a good fit for your org. 🔗 Register: ruraltogether.circle.so/c/webinars/rural-grants-workbench-finding-funding-that-fits
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
School grants don't have to be a mystery! 💰📚 Join @partnersrural.bsky.social on July 22 to learn how grants work, separate fact from fiction and gain confidence in seeking funding for your school. ✨ sharemylesson.com/webinars/grant-fu…
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Every grant proposal starts with a need, but how you describe it matters. Join the next Rural Grants Workbench webinar to learn how to motivate funders and avoid common pitfalls. 🔗 Register: ruraltogether.circle.so/c/webinars/rural-grants-workbench-articulating-your-need #GrantWriting #Rural
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Proud to have collaborated on a new white paper from The EdRedesign Lab and national partners exploring how place-based partnerships can better measure and demonstrate long-term impact: edredesign.org/resources/building-evidence-emerging-field-white-paper-place-based-partnerships-data-and-evaluation
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Grants can be transformative in rural places, but they’re not “free money.” They take strategy and work. Join us as Johna and Amanda kick off the Rural Grants Workbench, breaking down what grants are (and aren’t) and previewing what’s ahead. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/Z3w650YPw6l #GrantWriting
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Reflecting on #RuralSummit26, we’re grateful for the ideas, energy and connection shared in Buffalo. Rural leaders came together to exchange insights, lift up what’s working and build momentum for young people to have both roots and wings. See you in Omaha in 2027.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
What happens when people from rural communities come together with a shared purpose? At #RuralSummit26, we saw it firsthand. Ideas were shared, partnerships grew and new possibilities took shape. This is more than a moment. It’s a movement. For rural, with rural. Thanks for being part of it!
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Belonging isn’t just a feeling. It’s a foundation for opportunity. At #RuralSummit26, Tamarack Institute leaders explored how belonging connects to education and economic mobility, and how communities can build it through design, shared leadership and youth-centered spaces.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
“Your story is my story, just in a different place.” Young leaders from across the country shared stories, art and experiences at #RuralSummit26 hosted by PRI and the Tamarack Institute. Rural youth aren’t just the future of their communities. They’re shaping them right now.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Across dozens of breakout sessions today, #RuralSummit26 attendees shared practical strategies for strengthening partnerships and expanding opportunity for rural youth. Thrilled to see so much collaboration and idea-sharing happening across the Summit.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We’re unveiling a new logo and brand for Partners for Rural Impact, connecting our roots in Appalachia with a growing movement to support rural communities nationwide. Built on the belief that demographics should not define destiny. For Rural, With Rural. #RuralImpact
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
In Letcher County Public Schools, a bold, student-centered approach is paying off. Chronic absenteeism dropped from 61% to 33%, showing what’s possible when rural communities lead. Proud to amplify this bright spot. Read the story: partnersrural.org/connecting-with-our-students-through-humor
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Connecting with Our Students through Humor - Partners for Rural Impact
This guest blog comes from a valued partner of PRI, Letcher County Public Schools, and reflects our shared commitment to amplifying rural brilliance. Across the country, rural communities are improving outcomes for students, and we are proud to help elevate these bright spots. Imagine living in a place where streetlights don’t illuminate the sky when […]
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Join PRI's Dreama Gentry March 5 at Harvard Graduate School of Education's Askwith Forum on higher ed and expanding access for rural youth. Register in person or virtual: calendar.gse.harvard.edu/en/36YmkP6/g/54VVVpBN0P/college-access-starts-at-birth-lessons-from-rural-america-5a5YUc2N5ST/overview
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Now’s the time to lock in your spot. Early bird pricing for #RuralSummit26 is available through Feb. 14! Join rural leaders from across North America to learn, connect and return home with fresh ideas. April 12-15 | Buffalo, NY Register: cvent.me/0Bwlm9 Hosted by PRI and the Tamarack Institute.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The Rural Summit turns connection into a movement. Learn alongside rural leaders who understand the rural experience and leave with new tools and relationships to take back home. 📅 April 12-15 📍 Buffalo, NY 🔗 Register now: cvent.me/0Bwlm9 #RuralSummit26 #CradleToCareer #RuralEducation
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Proud to partner with @nationswell.bsky.social and others who know rural life and the barriers to philanthropic funding. Rural communities are rich in potential but underinvested. Impact starts with partnership. nationswell.com/investing-in-rural-communities-why-the-delta-demands-bold-philanthropy
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Every Rural Summit is built on the voices, experiences & solutions of rural communities. Join us April 12-15 in Buffalo for inspiring talks, interactive sessions & connections that strengthen cradle-to-career pathways. 🔗 Register: cvent.me/0Bwlm9 #RuralSummit26 #RuralEducation #RuralCommunities
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We’re proud to contribute to the Rural Insights Hub, a Center on Rural Innovation initiative giving rural leaders and communities the data they need to make informed decisions and create lasting impact. Learn more: ruralinnovation.us/blog/cisco-fuels-coris-vision-to-build-the-rural-insights-hub
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Cisco Fuels CORI’s Vision to Build the Rural Insights Hub
CORI announces Cisco funding for the Rural Insights Hub, a national platform advancing rural innovation, digital skills, workforce data, and economic growth.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
From all of us at PRI, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! May this time be filled with rest, connection, and moments that matter with family, friends, and community. Wishing you warmth and happiness throughout the holidays and into the new year.
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
We’re excited to announce our first #RuralSummit26 speaker: Lisa M. Lawson, president & CEO of Annie E. Casey Foundation! Lawson will reframe adolescence as a powerful time of growth and show how we can better support young people on the path to adulthood. Register: cvent.me/0Bwlm9
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Partners for Rural Impact @partnersrural.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Last month in Philadelphia, CEO Dreama Gentry joined national changemakers at the Ideas We Should Steal festival, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal. She shared a simple truth: place matters, but it shouldn't define destiny. Learn more: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/watch-ideas-we-should-steal-festival
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