Mission Statment

The Arkansas Rural Ed. Association is a statewide organization that is affiliated with the National Rural Education Association.  AREA promotes quality experiences and opportunities for all of Arkansas' rural students to enable them to compete in a diverse global community.

 Arkansas Rural Ed. Association is dedicated to improving instruction and promoting quality education for all students in rural schools throughout the state, and it provides a unified voice for representing rural school districts to legislative bodies and public officials.

 AREA supports the integrity of rural school districts and honors the committed educators who are dedicated to the outstanding young minds of the great state of Arkansas.

Mr. Bill Abernathy
Executive Director of Arkansas Rural Ed. Association
1309 Texas St.
Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 479-234-2733
Email:  abernathy.bill@gmail.com

Monday
Apr162012

2012-13 Membership Forms

It is that time to start renewing your membership.  You will find the 2012-2013 Membership Forms HERE.

Thursday
Feb022012

AREA Summer Conference Dates Announced

Summer Conference 2012 will be held July 16-18, in Eureka Springs, AR.  Click HERE to register.