How One Tiny Town Is Battling 'Rural Brain Drain'
Nearly all high school graduates in Onalaska, Washington, head off to college—but many come back home after earning a degree.
Kaitlin Gillespie is a Pacific Northwest journalist focusing on equity in schools and social services. In addition to her regional work, she is the full-time education reporter for the Columbian newspaper in Vancouver, Washington.
Nearly all high school graduates in Onalaska, Washington, head off to college—but many come back home after earning a degree.