We're All In. Now We Need You
CEN is a network of high-performing rural school districts and supportive communities united around a shared goal: To reshape the future of rural America. We partner with private and public stakeholders, including businesses, education agencies, and philanthropic organizations to improve student outcomes during and after their education.
CEN serves 19,000 students in 17 Independent School Districts-and growing nationwide
Texas Member Districts
National Member Districts
Everyone has a role to play in this work.
We're looking for innovative, dedicated people who want to reinvent rural communities.
Superintendents, principals, and educators
who want to improve long-term student outcomes
Students & families
who want to expand their college and career opportunities
Rural communities
that want economic opportunity, smart growth, and improved quality of life for their place and people
IHEs and ISDs
who want to collaborate on integrated degree programming
Local nonprofits
who want to engage in connected community transformation
Businesses
who want to mentor and train the next generation of local talent
Education agencies
who want to scale systemic change
Philanthropic organizations
who want to invest in economic development through education
What Role Will You Play?
Submissions should be directed to kalexander@edu-nation.org
