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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
6 days ago2 min read

Appalachian Kentucky in 2025
As of the most recent data release, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults aged 16-65 living in Kentucky's Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level.
In addition to reading proficiency issues, nearly 4 out of every 5 adults struggle with basic math.
Kentucky's Appalachian counties tend to have significantly higher incidence and prevalence rates of both infectious and non-infectious diseases and health behaviors, and face substantial barriers to health and learning.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Mar 155 min read

Appalachian Georgia in 2025
As of the most recent data release, more than 3 out of every 5 adults aged 16-65 living in Georgia's Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level.
In addition to reading proficiency issues, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults struggle with basic math.
Georgia's Appalachian counties tend to have significantly higher incidence and prevalence rates of both infectious and non-infectious diseases and health behaviors, and face substantial barriers to health and learning.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Feb 155 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
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