Colorado Center for Rural Education

What We Do

We focus on five main goals to support rural schools and teachers:

• More Future Teachers: We help bring more people into the teaching profession, especially in rural areas.
• Support Student Teachers: We give help to college students who want to do their student teaching in a rural school.
• Help Teachers Grow: We support current rural teachers who want to take on bigger roles—like becoming National Board Certified or teaching college-level classes.
• Training and Learning: We’re building a strong network where rural teachers can learn new skills and grow in their careers.
• Support Rural Education: We work on research, write grants, and speak up for rural schools to help them get the support they need.

Our Vision

We believe every child in Colorado should get a great education, no matter where they live. That’s why we help find, train, and support teachers in rural and small-town schools. We bring people together, share resources, and build strong teacher communities to make this happen.

Get Financial Support While You Teach

Whether you’re still in school or already working in a classroom, you may qualify for financial support. We offer a variety of stipends to help cover your costs while you teach in a rural area.

Explore our stipend options and find out how we can support you while you make a lasting impact where it’s needed most.

• An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
• $100 fee reimbursement towards application and testing expenses.
• 1-on-1 expert advice for any question along the way.
• How-to guides for eligibility, applications, testing and finances.
• A chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition.