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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

New Literacy and Numeracy Data Spell Trouble Ahead
New data released by the National Center for Education Statistics found that a significantly larger percentage of adults living in the U.S.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Dec 10, 20242 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

Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting the impact of
Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia.
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 3, 20236 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

Appalachia's Growing Adult Literacy Crisis
Roughly 1 out of every 5 American adults reads below a 3rd Grade level. But, that's not the whole story.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Dec 15, 20224 min read
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