Small school district leaders are welcome to join this lunch presentation to connect with others about the joys and challenges of small schools. Keynote speaker J. Marie Riche will share strategies to navigate divisive politics in small communities, while Rural Ed Center's Jim Kowalkowski shares legislative updates. Time to share what's working in your district is part of the interactive program.
I retired in 2022 after serving as a superintendent in our state for 23 years (8 years in Pomeroy & 15 years in Davenport). I continue to serve as the Director of the Rural Education Center (REC). The REC is statewide cooperative of over 100 small and rural districts from across... Read More →