Education

• Regional: North America: United States: Education  (196)

The Appalachian Center of Berea College - Promotes the study and understanding of Appalachian history, sociology, economics, literature, music and other subjects. Online center publications and information about academics, outreach programs, and arts and music events.

Appalachian College Association - Consortium of 35 private liberal arts colleges in central Appalachian mountains in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Encourages its member colleges to foster Appalachian history and culture; to share resources; and to support the economic development of the region.

Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center - Ecumenical non-profit organization that funds educational programs to prepare church leaders for effective ministry in Appalachia and other rural areas. Details of seminars offered, grants available, and other topical resources.

Appalachian Rural Assistance Initiative - ARSI - Purpose is to support K-12 education for mathematics and science. Provides school curriculum, grants, and professional growth resources. Page includes list of collaboratives and resources.

Appalachian Syllabi - On-line syllabus archive for use by college and university teachers designing Appalachian Studies courses. Includes history, literature, arts, sociology, anthropology, economics, and other topics.

Edvantia - Conducts research and demonstrations and offers training programs in the field of education, including school reforms, in a service area that includes Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

University of Kentucky Appalachian Center - Conductes education, research, and outreach regarding the region. Publications, maps, data, course information, and photos, with a particular emphasis on socioeconomic aspects of Appalachia.

U.S. Programs in Appalachian Studies - Directory of undergraduate and graduate programs.