East Tennessee State University Has Launched The Center For Rural Education And Development To Address Educational Challenges In Rural Communities. The Center Will Focus On Innovative Solutions In Education And Workforce Development, Working With Local Partners To Support Students From Early Childhood Through Postsecondary Education. Early Priorities Include Expanding Teacher Pipelines, Creating Dual-Enrollment Programs, And Developing Evidence-Based Policies For Rural Schools. Etsu Officials Say The Goal Is To Create Strategies That Directly Benefit Students, Educators, And Local Economies.