Organizations Concerned about Rural Education is a coalition of two dozen education, farm, rural, technology and utility organizations that has been active since 1988. What brings us together is our common concern for the economic future of rural America, particularly, the education of rural children. Modern, effective schools are vitally important to that future.

American Farm Bureau American Crystal Sugar Company American Library Association National Association of Development Organizations National Association of Federally Impacted Schools National Education Association National Farmers Union National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition National Grange National Rural Electric Cooperative Association National School Boards Association National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Rebuild America's Schools Rural School and Community Trust Thrivent Financial Verizon Communications

President: Vice President: Secretary-Treasurer: Robert Canavan Trustees: Faizun Kamal Christopher Schepis Roberta Stanley Executive Director: We are a large and growing group of concerned citizens who want to give our rural school children and their communities the best possible chance for a solid education. This takes time, effort, and ideas from all of us who really care. OCRE members meet regularly to exchange information and hear about issues affecting rural schools and communities. For more information, click here. If your organization would like to join ours, please click here for an application form.