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In this interactive session, veteran rural leaders will share proven ways they鈥檝e done just that. From rethinking staffing models and investing in educator housing to redesigning benefits and listening deeply to staff voices, our panelists will share real strategies that are working in their rural district communities.

Join Melissa Sadorf (Executive Director, National Rural Education Association), Superintendent Jeff Byrd (Dalhart ISD, TX), and Superintendent Tyson Eslinger (Morris County USD 417, KS) for collaborative discussion and participation and candid conversation about what it really takes to keep educators supported, engaged, and rooted in rural schools. Each brings a unique lens on rural leadership, staff care, and innovation.

Attendees will leave with practical takeaways and fresh ideas you can put to work right away鈥攁nd a renewed appreciation for how the close-knit nature, resourcefulness, and deep community ties of rural schools can be powerful advantages in building strong, committed teams and creating lasting change.