Rural Library Fellowship

I want to announce a unique opportunity that I hope you will share with anyone in your network who might benefit. Partners for Education is seeking applications to become one of 22 Library Fellows from rural communities who are interested in increasing 3rd- grade reading outcomes.

The fellowship offers:

·      Professional development to support increasing reading outcomes

·      Connection with a peer learning community

·      A stipend to offset time, materials or other costs associated with participation

·      Full cost scholarship for travel expenses to attend any in-person leadership development opportunities

·      An additional $5,000 stipend from Save the Children to launch a third-grade reading initiative

To be eligible applicants must be (1) employed by a public library in a rural community or (2) a native or current resident of a rural community, and (3) willing to develop and implement a plan for increasing 3rd-grade reading outcomes.

Applications are being accepted until March 12, 2021. The process for applying includes two steps:

1.    Complete an online form including a letter of intent at https://www.berea.edu/pfe/rural-library-fellowship/.

2.    Attend a short discussion in late March and early April with the selection committee about the library’s readiness to engage in collaborative action to increase grade-level reading. The dates will be shared in mid-March with all Fellowship Applicants.

Anyone who would like additional information or assistance completing the application should contact Rural Impact Program Manager Wendy Johnston at johnstonw@berea.edu.