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What's Lies Ahead in 2025 for the Appalachian Learning Initiative
Big changes are coming to APPLI in 2025, so I wanted to take some time to provide an update on some items past and what we have in store.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 54 min read


Appalachian Tennessee's Struggles Continue to Mount
APPLI has been highlighting the adult literacy, numeracy, public health, and socioeconomic struggles in Appalachian Tennessee.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Oct 31, 20244 min read


The Appalachian State of South Carolina in 2024
Just 7 of South Carolina's 46 counties lie within the Appalachian Region.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Sep 29, 20242 min read


How We Define "Low-Income" is Desperately Skewed
Is it time that we stop pretending that the FPL is any kind of real measure of poverty, or does it need to be reexamined?
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jun 5, 20244 min read


What's Ahead for APPLI in 2024
2024 is well underway, so I wanted to provide some insight into what the Appalachian Learning Initiative has planned for the year.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 31, 20243 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


Help Us Build the HOPWA Directory
We are pleased to announce that we have begun reaching out to federal, state, & jurisdictional HOPWA administrators, grantees, and providers
Marcus J. Hopkins
Apr 5, 20231 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


What's Next for the APPLI Website?
Learn what we have in store for the Appalachian Learning Initiative's new website.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 31, 20222 min read
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