Patricia “Patty” Messner never planned to be a teacher. Before stepping into a classroom, she worked as a travel agent […]
An Interview with Patty Messner, ARSA’s 2025 Rural Teacher of the Year Read Post »
The Arizona Rural Schools Association (ARSA) is proud to announce the 2026 Arizona Rural Teachers of Distinction, recognizing twelve exceptional
Arizona Rural Schools Association Announces 2026 Arizona Rural Teachers of Distinction Read Post »
The GRAD Partnership for Student Success is a collaborative initiative to bolster high quality student success systems. Rural Schools Collaborative
AZ Updates from the GRAD Partnership Rural Cohort Read Post »
About the Award The first woman elected to the position of Arizona superintendent of public instruction, Elsie Toles, is considered
2026 Elsie Toles Award Nominations Open Now! Due May 4 Read Post »
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.
2026 Champions of Innovation Award Application Now Open! Read Post »
The Arizona Rural Schools Association has been privileged to honor educators from around the state that are making an impact
Now Accepting 2026 Rural Teacher of The Year Nominations! Due April 14 Read Post »
San Tan Valley, AZ – The National Rural Schools Association (NREA) recently released its Why Rural Matters 2025 report, a comprehensive analysis
ASA State Superintendent of the Year – David Verdugo The AASA National Superintendent of the Year Program pays tribute to the
Congratulations to the 2025 ASA Superintendent Award Recipients Read Post »
The Arizona Rural Schools Association (ARSA) is glad to announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Wyman as its new Executive
ARSA Welcomes Greg Wyman as Executive Director Read Post »
The Arizona Rural Schools Association held the 2025 ARSA Art Contest – “Rural Schools: The Heartbeat of America” – earlier this
2025 ARSA Art Contest Winners Read Post »
This year’s Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year is Patricia Messner from Pearce School District. The award was presented by
Congratulations to Patricia Messner, the 2025 Rural Teacher of the Year! Read Post »
Arizona Rural Schools Association is seeking a Part Time (approximately 25 hours per week) Executive Director to lead the organization.
ARSA Seeks Applications for Executive Director Read Post »
