Collegiate Edu-Nation’s EPIC initiative—Empowering People, Inspiring Communities—goes far beyond the classroom. From workforce development to community collaboration, EPIC is about building resilient rural regions across Texas.

CEN’s EPIC model, carried out by our Edu-REACH division, empowers people and inspires communities by addressing rural realities head-on—from workforce gaps to mentorship to community engagement. It’s about building a stronger future—together.

Our NEW Lunch & Learn webinar series launches next week! We aim to share timely insights and expand conversations beyond education stakeholders. The first session on August 6 will feature Ray Martinez. Register to join us here! loom.ly/6fRkyjk

Our NEW Lunch & Learn webinar series launches Wednesday! We aim to share timely insights and expand conversations beyond education stakeholders. The first session on August 6 will feature Ray Martinez. Register to join us here! loom.ly/6fRkyjk

These Batesville summer school students had the chance to get hands-on with agriculture this summer. They are learning how food is grown, exploring local agricultural practices & gaining real-world experience that connects classroom learning to everyday life! #WeAreRuralEducation

Our NEW Lunch & Learn webinar series kicks off TODAY! Join Ray Martinez discussing House Bills 3 and 8 and their impact on community colleges and workforce alignment. Register to join us at noon here! loom.ly/6fRkyjk

CEN has 4 sessions for #SXSWEDU that showcase AI, career pathways & rural-led solutions. AI Integration Roadmap: loom.ly/Ba9OYo8 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: loom.ly/FUOphe4 Rural AI Readiness: loom.ly/IW6CBNY Innovation Hubs & Workforce: loom.ly/Lh4O6HQ

Rural teachers: Ready to lead in AI? 🧠📚 Apply for the AI Trailblazer Fellowship from @aiEDU! ✔️ $875 stipend ✔️ 5 virtual sessions ✔️ Teach 2–3 AI lessons Apply: loom.ly/F9acoG8 Info: loom.ly/gKNO5lE #WeAreRural

🚀 Help bring these bold ideas to the stage at #SXSWEDU 2026. 🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: loom.ly/Ba9OYo8 🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: loom.ly/FUOphe4 📊 Rural AI Readiness: loom.ly/IW6CBNY 💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: loom.ly/Lh4O6HQ

Help spotlight rural innovation at #SXSWEDU by voting for CEN’s sessions. 🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: loom.ly/Ba9OYo8 🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: loom.ly/FUOphe4 📊 Rural AI Readiness: loom.ly/IW6CBNY 💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: loom.ly/Lh4O6HQ

Back in July, CEN’s Kelly Springfield and Kim Mouser traveled to Corona, NM, to work with Corona Public Schools and Vaughn Municipal Schools on implementing districtwide Project and Place-Based Learning for all grade levels. 🌟

🎉 Shoutout to Colorado ISD — named one of TASA’s 2025 Texas Honor School Boards! As a proud CEN district, they’re leading with student voice, innovation, and a strong commitment to rural excellence. 👏💡 #WeAreRural

⏳ Help CEN bring small-town solutions to the big stage at #SXSWEDU. 🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: loom.ly/Ba9OYo8 🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: loom.ly/FUOphe4 📊 Rural AI Readiness: loom.ly/IW6CBNY 💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: loom.ly/Lh4O6HQ

It’s that time of year again! ✏️📚 As students and teachers head back to class, we wish everyone a year filled with growth, new opportunities, and success. Here’s to making 2025–26 the best year yet! #BackToSchool #WeAreRuralEducation

Investing in rural K-12 education builds strong communities. How Cumby ISD is partnering with Collegiate Edu-Nation & East Texas A&M University 🦁 to build a #GrowYourOwn teacher apprenticeship program that supports aspiring teachers in their hometown. linkedin.com/pulse/rural-re…

Back-to-school season is a reminder that it takes a whole community to support student success. Thank you to every teacher, parent, and partner making a difference this year. 🤝 #StrongerTogether #BackToSchool #WeAreRuralEducation

Public voting for #SXSWEDU ends this weekend! 🗓️ 🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: loom.ly/Ba9OYo8 🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: loom.ly/FUOphe4 📊 Rural AI Readiness: loom.ly/IW6CBNY 💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: loom.ly/Lh4O6HQ

🗳️ Voting closes TONIGHT! 🧠 AI Integration Roadmap: loom.ly/Ba9OYo8 🎓 Gen AI & Uvalde P-20: loom.ly/FUOphe4 📊 Rural AI Readiness: loom.ly/IW6CBNY 💼 Innovation Hubs & Workforce: loom.ly/Lh4O6HQ #WeAreRural

🚀 This week, we supported the Polk County Career Expo in Livingston, TX! 8th–10th graders explored hands-on activities & live demos from high-demand industries—connecting students with careers and skills for the future. #CareerExploration #FutureReady #RuralTalentPipeline #CEN

Honored to help facilitate today’s visit as our STEM friends from @UvaldeISD toured Sheldon ISD STEM/PTECH campuses. Inspiring day sharing ideas to support the launch of Uvalde’s new Legacy Elementary – A STEM Academy! Thanks @sheldon_stem, @beckyzalesnik & Dr. Demetrius McCall