05/13/2026
APPLICATION OPENS MAY 20TH‼️
For more than 13 years, The Rural School Leadership Academy (RSLA) has brought together educators from across the country who are deeply committed to rural communities and ready to grow their leadership, expand their impact, and strengthen the future of rural education.
Through immersive school visits, leadership development, national networking, and cross-state collaboration, RSLA helps educators build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to step into expanded leadership while remaining deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
More than just a fellowship, RSLA is helping build a national network of rural leaders who are reimagining what is possible for rural schools and communities across the country.
With nearly 400 participants to date, we are excited to recruit 70 leaders for the 2026–2027 cohort beginning in September 2026.