Rural schools educate 20% of America’s students, but the vast majority of education resources and innovation are focused in urban areas.
We start with schools, but we don’t stop there
Collegiate Edu-Nation is a non-profit organization engaging whole communities to reinvigorate education, revitalize local economies, and reimagine what’s possible for rural America. We’re preparing rural communities to connect and thrive in a fast-moving future.
CEN currently serves 35,000+ students in 44 independent school districts and growing nationwide.
We plan to expand to 60 districts by 2026.
the CEN student experience…
%
will complete an associate degree by grade 12
%
will complete a bachelor's degree
%
will complete a postgraduate degree or certification
Supporting students, families, districts & communities
to end education and income inequality
Students & Families
college & career focus
Young people deserve real choices when it comes to where they live and how they work. We prepare students for college and career success, increasing their earning potential and expanding their options.
Superintendents & teachers
educator development
Small-town educators are passionate about improving outcomes for their students. We help districts access and navigate resources for dual credit programs, work & project-based learning, 1:1 student support, and more.
Businesses & Communities
educational attainment
We connect talented young people to local industries through place-based research and work-based learning, strengthening the bond between communities and schools and creating new pathways for rural economic growth.
Our Method
P-20 Model for 21st Century School Transformation
CEN promotes the P-20 Model for 21st Century School Transformation which focuses on heightened college and career aspirations through continuous educational attainment and industry-related certifications. We believe a mindset of high aspirations and high expectations on those fronts leads naturally to lifetimes of happiness, productivity, and success. We take a comprehensive approach to education, engaging whole communities in an effort that continues from the first day of Pre-K to the launch of a meaningful career.
In the News
DecisionPacing
One of my most influential mentors over the years has rattled around in my brain for decades, particularly so on the subject of WHEN an important decision is to be made. He advised me to "take as much time as is allowed to make important decisions, collecting as much...
TeachingWithAI
I recently read Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson (2024). My top takeaways were: Ø Ethical use of AI must be baked into our curriculum and practice. Ø AI can always produce C-level work,...
WhoWe?
We are... What we think. What we read. What we eat. Who we admire. What we believe. What we listen to. Who we love. ....in control of each of those choices. And each one shapes Who We Are. *If you'd like to read more of nc's blatherings, go to nc's Recursive...
DecisionPacing
One of my most influential mentors over the years has rattled around in my brain for decades, particularly so on the subject of WHEN an important decision is to be made. He advised me to "take as much time as is allowed to make important decisions, collecting as much...
TeachingWithAI
I recently read Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson (2024). My top takeaways were: Ø Ethical use of AI must be baked into our curriculum and practice. Ø AI can always produce C-level work,...
WhoWe?
We are... What we think. What we read. What we eat. Who we admire. What we believe. What we listen to. Who we love. ....in control of each of those choices. And each one shapes Who We Are. *If you'd like to read more of nc's blatherings, go to nc's Recursive...
Ritualistic
Rituals are collective habits. They provide symbolism for our culture. They're almost like social tattoos. Why are rituals so important in promulgating our culture? We schedule them regularly, thus making them habitual. They showcase the best version of our culture....
CEN ANNUAL REPORT
Explore a year of CEN's impactful achievements and innovations in our 2024 Annual Report.
WHITE PAPER: PLACE BASED EDUCATION
Check out our most recent White Paper: Fostering Rural Potential in Texas - A Place Based Approach to Education, Workforce Development and Community-Centered Growth
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