Title Pending
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This is an accepted article with a DOI pre-assigned that is not yet published.The growing need for qualified STEM teachers in rural schools has prompted innovative partnerships between universities and community colleges. This article examines a collaborative initiative led by Fort Hays State University (FHSU) and five Kansas community colleges as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant (DUE-1758501). Using interview data, emergent coding, and relevant literature, we analyze the partnership development, recruitment challenges, and strategies for increasing awareness of STEM teaching pathways. Findings indicate that while barriers such as apathy, negative perceptions of teaching, and institutional silos persist, authentic relationships, community-based outreach, and sustained communication have the potential to shift rural teacher recruitment.
Source: The Advocate
Author: Janet K Stramel
Institution: Fort Hays State University
Language: English
Topic: Education in Rural Contexts
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204277568