ARSAcon 2026 Awards Dinner Photo Gallery
View photos from the 2026 Awards Dinner
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Jerald Nez Named Rural Teacher of the Year by Arizona Rural Schools Association
Navajo Educator and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Honored for Classroom Innovation, Student Mentorship, and Exemplary Leadership in Rural Education
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An Interview with Patty Messner, ARSA’s 2025 Rural Teacher of the Year
Patricia “Patty” Messner never planned to be a teacher. Before stepping into a classroom, she worked as a travel agent
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Arizona Rural Schools Association Announces 2026 Arizona Rural Teachers of Distinction
The Arizona Rural Schools Association (ARSA) is proud to announce the 2026 Arizona Rural Teachers of Distinction, recognizing twelve exceptional
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AZ Updates from the GRAD Partnership Rural Cohort
The GRAD Partnership for Student Success is a collaborative initiative to bolster high quality student success systems. Rural Schools Collaborative
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Turning Conservation into Opportunity: A Rural Arizona District Leads the Way
At Williams Unified School District #2, we are proving that even small, rural districts can lead and innovate in big ways—especially when it comes to responsible fiscal and resource management.
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2026 Elsie Toles Award Nominations Open Now! Due May 4
About the Award The first woman elected to the position of Arizona superintendent of public instruction, Elsie Toles, is considered
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2026 Champions of Innovation Award Application Now Open!
This award recognizes a leader in rural public education who exemplifies excellence through visionary leadership leading to the implementation of innovative practices securing a higher quality education for students at their rural public school or charter.
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Now Accepting 2026 Rural Teacher of The Year Nominations! Due April 14
The Arizona Rural Schools Association has been privileged to honor educators from around the state that are making an impact
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Arizona Ranks #2 in “Why Rural Matters 2025” Report, Highlighting Urgent Needs for Rural Education
San Tan Valley, AZ – The National Rural Schools Association (NREA) recently released its Why Rural Matters 2025 report, a comprehensive analysis
Congratulations to the 2025 ASA Superintendent Award Recipients
ASA State Superintendent of the Year – David Verdugo The AASA National Superintendent of the Year Program pays tribute to the
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Student-Led STEM and Rural School Success: Mohave Valley’s Innovation Lab
When you live in a rural area, creative thinking comes with the territory. Rural schools are resourceful and seek opportunities
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