We hear much about the challenges of urban schools, but much less about rural schools. Join our discussion about how rural districts help their staff and students succeed.Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenhesseltine @sylviaibarra5 @koonlaba @Bamradionetwork Sylvia Ibarra is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at McAllen ISD in McAllen, TX. ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer. As a social studies teacher on a cross-curricular team of teachers and students at the Malone Middle School in Malone, New York, Jennifer Hesseltine is committed to instilling a love of learning in her students.