Small Town, Big Talent: Identifying and Supporting Academically Promising Students in Rural Areas

The report, “Small Town, Big Talent,” highlights practices and programs that are effectively supporting promising students in rural communities. It provides a series of recommendations in three key areas: identifying promising rural students; providing academic services to these students; and meeting their social and emotional needs. These recommendations are based on a comprehensive review of existing research and new insights from organizations working on-the-ground in rural areas.