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Empower Schools Awarded $750,000 Grant from Greater Texas Foundation
Empower Schools is proud to announce a $750,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to support the expansion of Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP) to three additional regions: Region 14, Region 1, and Region 16, and support broader efforts to spread the rural collaborative model.

Heartland Innovation: Indiana Superintendent Neal Adams
A conversation with Randolph, IN Superintendent Neal Adams on building successful, innovative rural school communities, including a "grow your own" teacher program, and healthcare industry apprenticeships. Taped live at ASU+GSV 2025 and hosted by CER's Caroline Allen.

The Education Ecosystem - Reshaping Community Partnerships
Featuring Empower Schools Director, PBS Michiana discusses ommunities, schools, and businesses reshaping partnerships amidst an ever-changing education landscape.

Building Pathways for Rural Students
Nearly one in five students in the United States attend a rural school. These schools are critical institutions serving as the backbone of small communities and playing a pivotal role in educating the next generation of citizens. Despite their integral role and evolving demographics, rural schools often receive less attention and have access to fewer resources than their urban and suburban counterparts. Since 2018, Empower Schools has taken significant steps to change this disparity, starting with a transformative initiative in Premont, Texas. This systemic approach revitalized the local education system and brought new life to the community, ultimately preparing students for successful futures in an increasingly complex workforce.

‘Not Waiting for People to Save us’: 9 School Districts Combine Forces to Help Students
"In rural Colorado, school districts broke down attendance boundaries and pooled resources to prepare students for college and good jobs."

Build Momentum Rural Innovation Series ft Jessica Morrison

Helping students in rural Colorado explore different career pathways

Elevating Rural Colorado

Southwest Colorado nonprofit building pathways from classrooms to careers

Fort Lewis College Awarded Grant From State to Build Postsecondary Pathways

Covid-19 Forces Vocational Schools to Adjust

How a New Innovation Zone Will Bring Big-World Opportunities to Students in 3 Rural Texas Districts
