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Trump Administration Budget Threatens to Eliminate All Adult Education Funding
The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, like "apply") is bringing attention to the recently released "Skinny Budget," released by the Office of Management and Budget on May 2nd, 2025, which proposes cutting $729 million in Adult Education funding from the federal budget.
This proposal would result in the total elimination of all funding for adult education allocated under the U.S. Department of Education through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 134 min read


Appalachian Learning Initiatiave Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, pronounced like "apply") released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 on April 16th, 2025.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Apr 152 min read


Introducing the Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit
The Appalachian Learning Initiative has launched the first iteration of its latest tool: The Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit
Marcus J. Hopkins
Feb 23 min read


APPLI Releases Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
The Appalachian Learning Initiative has released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023—APPLI's second full year in operation.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Appalachian Learning Initiative Expands Board of Directors
The Appalachian Learning Initiative announced today the expansion of its Board of Directors to include three new members.
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 15, 20232 min read


Appalachian Adult Education Survey
The Appalachian Learning Initiative has launched a survey of adult education providers in the Appalachian Region.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 28, 20232 min read


Appalachian Learning Initiative Completes Infographics Database
The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, pronounced like "apply") has completed its initial Infographics Database.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 13, 20222 min read


APPLI Debuts New Infographic Resource
The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, pronounced "apply") has debuted a new infographic resource on its website.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Aug 22, 20221 min read


APPLI Launches New Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APPALACHIAN LEARNING INITIATIVE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE MORGANTOWN, W. Va., July 28, 2022—The Appalachian Learning...
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 27, 20221 min read


APPLI Mourns the Passing of Friend and Board Member Eddie Hamilton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APPLI Mourns the Passing of Friend and Board Member Eddie Hamilton MORGANTOWN, W.Va. July 18, 2022 – The...
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 15, 20221 min read
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