# Mara Tieken

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112 | The Hidden Cost of College for Rural Youth with Dr. Mara Tieken

Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, returning guest Dr. Mara Tieken joins Dr. Melissa Sadorf to discuss her latest book, Educated Out: How Rural Students Navigate Elite Colleges and What It Costs Them. Dr. Tieken unpacks the layered experiences of nine rural first-generation college students …

Episode 4 Season 9: Educated Out: The Hidden Cost of Elite College for Rural Students

What does it really cost rural students to attend elite colleges? In this episode, Kirsten and Matt talk with Dr. Mara Tieken, professor of education and author of Educated Out, about the hidden challenges rural, first-generation students face after admission. From financial strain and social isola…

Spatial Injustice: School Closures as a Form of Educational Redlining

What happens when we stop thinking about schools as buildings—and start seeing them as the ecosystems that hold our communities together? In this episode, we sit with Dr. Mara Tieken to explore school closures not as isolated decisions, but as part of a broader pattern of spatial injustice—where re…

The Impact of School Closures on Rural Communities

In this episode, Michael chats with Mara Tieken, Professor of Education at Bates College and former Rural Matters host. They discuss school closures, how communities respond to them, common misconceptions about school closures, what the research says about the effects of closure, and much more.

The Impact of School Closures on Rural Communities

In this episode, Michael chats with Mara Tieken, Professor of Education at Bates College and former Rural Matters host. They discuss school closures, how communities respond to them, common misconceptions about school closures, what the research says about the effects of closure, and much more.

Ep. 198: The Hidden Challenges Rural Students Face with Mara Tieken

Policy makers and higher ed institutions have worked to provide better opportunities and resources for underserved communities, but access to affordable education and supports for rural students remains challenging. Meanwhile, threats to federal funding for TRIO programs could make it even harder f…

Episode 306: When Schools Close

As families head back to school, many students may find themselves in a new school this year because their original school has closed. In the U.S., more than 1,000 schools closed in 2025–26. Professor Mara Tieken explains what's driving closures, why they don't always save money, and how they can r…

Why Rural Schools Matter with Dr. Mara Tieken – PMP518

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before each week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: If we know best practices for strong student outcomes, why are so many schools not implementing them? Listen in to hear their res…

Why Rural Schools Matter with Dr. Mara Tieken – PMP518

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before each week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: If we know best practices for strong student outcomes, why are so many schools not implementing them? Listen in to hear their res…