Clarksville, Tennessee – Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Rural Education Conference. The conference, sponsored by the Center for Rural Education at Austin Peay State University (APSU), will be held virtually on March 19th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This year's theme is “Innovating Rural Experiences: Developing Student Leaders, Pioneering Teacher Education Initiatives, and Strengthening Community Partnerships.”
The half-day conference, which is free to attendees, will bring together educators, administrators, policy makers, researchers, and students to discuss rural education innovation. According to the Tennessee Rural Education Association, 49% of the state's school districts are located in rural areas. With this in mind, a session is created like this:o Address the unique challenges and opportunities in rural education.
Conference sessions will focus on integrating AI in the classroom, microteaching, school and community partnerships, and more. Session speakers include higher education faculty, K-12 school leaders, and educational consultants.Full conference schedule available here.
The conference program includes 16 sessions, and participants can mix and match sessions according to their interests. Registration for this year's conference is free for all attendees, but registration must be completed on the following day: APSU Rural Education Center Website Receive access to virtual session information.
“Rural schools sometimes face great challenges, but they also show great strengths,” said Dr. Cheryl Lambert, coordinator of the Center for Rural Education. “This conference provides a platform to share expertise and reimagine what is possible to create and sustain thriving rural schools.”
The Center for Rural Education, housed in the APSU Erickson College of Education, leads efforts to support K-12 schools in rural Tennessee through research, teacher training, professional development, and community partnerships.
Mr. Lambert launched the Center for Rural Education in 2018 after an extensive career as a classroom teacher and educational leader in rural areas throughout West Tennessee. Mr. Lambert is known for his leadership in rural education. Serve as a moderator for a committee of education experts During the SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival in Austin, Texas in March.
The center will equip local schools with 3D printers and Lego education sets to improve the teaching experience, and Lambert welcomes local principals and teachers to contact him directly to collaborate. . You can contact her at her email. lambertc@apsu.edu.
Register for the Rural Education Conference or learn more. apsu.edu/education/rural/conference. Early registrants will receive a free Rural Education Center T-shirt. Stock is limited, so register now.
About APSU Rural Education Center
Founded in 2018 and located within Austin Peay State University's Martha Dickerson Erickson College of Education, the Center for Rural Education provides professional development for educators and the recruitment and preparation of teachers for rural schools. It works to improve educational opportunities in nine rural counties in the state. , secure funding for rural education initiatives and increase access to college for rural students.
The center will focus on areas of need identified by local school districts, including schools in remote and sparsely populated areas that face challenges such as geographic isolation, limited resources, and teacher shortages. We aim to continue former APSU President Dr. Philander Claxton's passion to support the…
