National Rural Education Association Official Podcast
Welcome to the official podcast of the National Rural Education Association called the Rural Voice. Co-Hosted by Drs. Allen Pratt, Jared Bigham, and Christopher F. Silver, they discuss the common themes and experiences facing teachers, parents, and administrators in elementary and secondary rural education.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S03E16 – Rural Education and the Migratory Patterns of Immigrants to the United States, an interview with Dr. Maria Coady.
In this episode, we interview Dr. Maria Coady, the Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Educational Equity from North Carolina State University. Dr. Coady's research examines multilingualism, multili…
00:42:13 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
S03E15 - Interview with Rural Teacher of the Year Jennifer Maras of the Morris Area School District in West Central Minnesota.
She has taught for 22 years at the Morris Area School District in West Central Minnesota. We begin the episode by discussing the importance of embedded activity by teachers where they identify with t…
00:29:09 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
S03E14 – Mental Health Access in Rural Communities in Tennessee. An interview with April Ebbinger, the Director of Psychological and Behavioral Services for the Tennessee Department of Education
In this episode, we interview Dr. April Ebbinger, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who is the Director of Psychological and Behavioral Services for the Tennessee Department of Education. In…
00:33:58 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
S03E13 - Project-Based Learning and Experiential Learning, and Interview with Superintendent Todd Cordrey
In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interview Todd Cordrey, the Superintendent of Mancos School District, about project-based learning. In School Year 2020/21, the Mancos Board of Education worked…
00:35:34 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
S03E12 - Rural Literature as Pedagogy and Whippoorwill Award, An Interview with Drs. Chea Parton and Erika Bass.
S03E12 - Rural Literature as Pedagogy and Whippoorwill Award, An Interview with Drs. Chea Parton and Erika Bass.
In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interview Drs. Chea Parton and Erika Bass abou…
00:49:54 |
Mon 18 Sep 2023
S03E11 – the Role of HBCUs in Rural Education, an Interview with President Logan Hampton of Lane College.
S03E11 – the Role of HBCUs in Rural Education, an Interview with President Logan Hampton of Lane College.
In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interviewed Dr. Logan Hampton President of Lane Colle…
00:37:52 |
Wed 30 Aug 2023
S03E10 – How do we fund IDEA? The time for action is for ALL of us.
Today's episode discusses a timely issue on fully funding IDEA or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Heather Zellers and Jamie Green rejoin us to discuss this very important legislation…
00:27:46 |
Tue 01 Aug 2023
S03E09 – Putting People in the Process, and Interview with Stuart Packard
Packard began his career in the banking industry but soon found it was not for him. He returned to his alma mater, the University of La Verne, to obtain his teaching credential. After a short stint t…
00:26:25 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
S03E08- Policy and Practice in Rural Education, an interview with Julia Cunningham – Director of Rural Engagement, US Department of Education.
Julia Cunningham – Director of Rural Engagement, US Department of Education.
Most recently, Julia was the Deputy Director for State Engagement for The Hunt Institute. In this role, she primarily focus…
00:29:12 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
S03E07 – Helping Kids be loved, seen, and heard in the classroom. An interview with Mr. Hamish Brewer
Recognized as the NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and Virginia Principal of the Year, he was also honored with the VAESP School Bell Award and ASCD Virginia Impact Award. Hamish was named a …
00:26:33 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
S03E06 – Recognition and Sharing Wins, an Interview with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent at Fall Creek, Wisconsin
The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, a…
00:27:08 |
Fri 02 Jun 2023
S03E05 - Traversing Mountains to Teach Kids, Federal Funding Policy and Practice, an interview with Superintendent Jaime Green Trinity Alps Unified School District.
In this episode, we interview Jaime Green, Superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School District in rural Northern California. The county is mostly federal lands. He has served as the superinten…
00:28:42 |
Mon 22 May 2023
S03E04 – Interview with President Randy Boyd of the University of Tennessee System on Rural Challenges
President Boyd’s Bio
Randy Boyd serves as President of the University of Tennessee System, which includes campuses in Chattanooga, Pulaski, and Martin; the Health Science Center in Memphis; and the In…
00:26:14 |
Wed 17 May 2023
S03E03 - Grow Your Own
In this episode, we are joined again by our colleagues from Missouri State University and Dr. Staci Fuqua from the University of Tennessee, Martin, regarding pathways for para to professional or in T…
00:44:44 |
Thu 11 May 2023
S03E02 - The Four Day Work Week in Education, from research to practice. An interview with Dr. Jon Turner, Dr. Reesha Adamson, and Dr. Sarah Wisdom.
In this episode of the Rural Voice, we discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the four-day workweek in education. We revisit the research and application of the four-day workweek and consideration…
00:38:53 |
Wed 29 Mar 2023
S03E01 - Civics Engagement and Experiential Learning, An Interview with Ms. Jessica Culver, a teacher at Ozark High School in Ozark, Arkansas
The episode is in Honor of Civic Education Week, March 6 through 10
During our interview with Jessica Culver, we discuss Civics Week and the types of programming around Civic Engagement in Rural Educ…
00:27:25 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
S02E22 - Outcomes of Health in Rural Education, an interview with Tim Nikolai from the American Heart Association
Recorded on November 18, 2022, we debriefed following the 2022 NREA conference and all the interesting activities during the conference. We discussed attendees' experiences, including cross-political…
00:29:08 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
S02E21 – Vaccines, Rural Access and Discussions of Science and Advocacy in promoting healthcare in Rural America. An interview with Mr. Alan Morganand and Dr. Jennie McLaurin
Mr. Alan Morgan National Rural Health Association
Alan Morgan serves as Chief Executive Officer for the National Rural Health Association. He has more than 30 years of experience in health policy at t…
00:26:26 |
Fri 14 Oct 2022
S02E20 - 2022 NREA National Teacher of the Year Interview with Ty White from Willcox High School in Willcox Arizona.
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a rural teacher with the 2022 NREA National Teacher of the Year Ty White from Willcox High School in Willcox Arizona. Ty shares his experiences growin…
00:21:06 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
S02E19 - The Pandemic Revisited, a discussion of the current landscape of diseases within the American Educational Context. An interview with Dr. Lisa Costello.
In this episode of the Rural Voice, we are again joined by Dr. Lisa Costello. We discuss the changing landscape of COVID-19 and emerging viruses in the United States. We discuss data tracking approac…
00:32:49 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
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