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Marcus J. Hopkins

Dec 10, 20242 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

Oct 30, 20244 min read

APPLI has been highlighting the adult literacy, numeracy, public health, and socioeconomic struggles in Appalachian Tennessee.

Marcus J. Hopkins

May 3, 20236 min read

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting the impact of Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia.

Marcus J. Hopkins

Apr 5, 20231 min read

We are pleased to announce that we have begun reaching out to federal, state, & jurisdictional HOPWA administrators, grantees, and providers

Marcus J. Hopkins

Dec 15, 20224 min read

Roughly 1 out of every 5 American adults reads below a 3rd Grade level. But, that's not the whole story.