Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance

The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance strives to meet the unique needs of rural schools throughout the state. As such, our site is designed to be a central source for news, events and pertinent resources related to the issues faced by rural educators.

Supported by the Wisconsin Cooperative Education Services Agency (CESA) districts, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, the UW System and rural school districts, our aim is to continually enhance and improve rural school education.

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Annual Rural School Alliance Conference

Mending Fences: Collaboration between Rural School Districts in Uncertain Times

Nearly 75% of Wisconsin districts are considered rural (less than 1,000 enrollment).  Connect with these rural schools from around the state to find ways to collaborate to keep rural districts viable and retain a high quality of eduction.  Learn more ...

Congratulations to all the 2011 Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin Schools, Libraries and Communities Award Winners

Here are just a few of the award winning-ideas:

Elementary-level Entrepreneurship in Southwestern Wisconsin

Bringing Community Library Service to Rural Wisconsin - Melrose-Mindoro Area School District

Summer Session with Transportation and Meals - Tomah Middle School

For more award-winning ideas, check out footage from this year's Award Ceremony.

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin Schools, Libraries and Communities Award.  They are looking for partnerships between and among schools, libraries and communities that have resulted in programs and projects that demonstrate the great potential and spirit of rural Wisconsin.  

Make Nominations by January 27, 2011

Early 20th Century Education: Grant County Rural School

View the Wisconsin Historical Society's online photo gallery of rural schools and students in Southwestern Wisconsin from 1909 until 1915