Colorado Rural Education Collaborative

Dreaming of a fulfilling career in a vibrant rural community? 🌄

The Colorado Rural Education Collaborative (CREC) Job Board is your gateway to incredible opportunities in rural schools across Colorado!

Discover diverse positions – from teachers and administrators to support staff – where you can make a real, lasting impact starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Find your perfect rural fit today!

➡️ Explore open positions: https://ow.ly/tEmC50WhO0U

🎉 Calling all rural school advocates and leaders! 🎉

Don't miss the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative (CREC) Summer Convening on June 2-3 at the SteamPlant Event Center in Salida, CO!

CREC members enjoy FREE registration which includes a Monday night reception, hotel accommodations, and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, along with thought-provoking sessions on issues that impact student learning across rural Colorado.

REGISTER BY APRIL 1ST for a chance to win a local Salida dining and adventure package! 🍜😋💦🛶

Join us in celebrating the 10 years of impact the CREC has had on rural education and shape the next decade of investment in rural education together.

Register now: https://ow.ly/mYvb50VcUXY

🎉 10 Years of Growth & Impact! 🎉

In 2016, the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative was just a year into its existence, partnering with 30 school districts, serving 12,000 students and 987 teachers.

Fast forward to today, and we've grown to 87 school districts, supporting 65,718 students and 4,905 teachers across rural Colorado! 🚀

Over the past decade, we've secured over $43 million in funding to strengthen rural education through initiatives in teacher recruitment and retention, STEM, college & career readiness, social and emotional learning, and more.

📊 Our latest Progress Report highlights this incredible journey and the work ahead. Download it here: https://ow.ly/n5T450V9SXe

💬 What progress have you seen in rural education over the past 10 years? Share your thoughts in the comments!