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S03E20 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Christopher Lagoni
From Rural Voice — National Rural Education Association · Hosted by Dr. Melissa Sadorf
Episode summary
In this episode of Rural Voice — National Rural Education Association: Christopher Ligoni, executive director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association, was interviewed at the National Farm to Advance Rural Education conference. He discussed innovative teaching models like Cosmos teacher sharing that help small, rural districts maximize resources. He touched on equity issues like broadband access and attracting talent to rural areas.
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Christopher Ligoni, executive director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association, was interviewed at the National Farm to Advance Rural Education conference. He discussed innovative teaching models like Cosmos teacher sharing that help small, rural districts maximize resources. He touched on equity issues like broadband access and attracting talent to rural areas. Ligoni emphasized the importance of policymakers truly understanding the rural education experience before making decisions. He believes immersive experiences in rural schools would lead to more informed, empathetic policies. Ligoni invites people to learn more at indianasmallworld.org. Michael Crosa helps people across the US to create, distribute, and monetize their podcasts. Learn more at Chattanooga Podcast Studios dot com. He is also the head of the PodNooga Network which can be found on Instagram and Facebook at PodNooga.