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| Appalachia | 7 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Appalachia, 1985
The Appalachian Regional Commission celebrated its 20th anniversary by honoring commission pioneers and founders at a Washington, DC, gathering. A new program aimed at lowering the region's school dropout rate was announced at the banquet. State plans and investment programs and a finish-up program accomplishments were approved at a business…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Proposals
Thompson, Donald L. – Appalachia, 1972
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Indigenous Personnel, Paraprofessional Personnel, Preschool Education
Appalachia, 1972
DILENOWISCO is composed of 4 counties and 1 city in southwestern Virginia, which it serves as an educational cooperative. (NQ)
Descriptors: Coordination, Counseling, Educational Cooperation, Educational Programs
Weidenbaum, Murray L. – Appalachia, 1970
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Cooperative Programs, Economic Factors, Government (Administrative Body)
Appalachia, 1985
Special issue traces 20-year history and mission of Appalachian Regional Commission. Outlines changes in highways, transportation, education, health, child development, community building, housing, enterprise development, energy, natural resources, environment, leadership, economy, and development diversity. Presents 15-year economic outlook,…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Progress, Futures (of Society), Geographic Regions
Blanton, Bill – Appalachia, 1982
Describes an innovative training program in minicomputer technology at Dalton Junior College (Georgia) funded by the state department of education, private industry and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Points out reasons for the program's success: shortage of skilled people and the prospect of quick entry into the workworld. (LC)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Core Curriculum, Degree Requirements
Appalachia, 1986
West Virginia Governor Arch Moore discusses past and present changes in the Appalachian Region and in West Virginia spurred by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Changes in West Virginia's tax structure, job creation, economic diversification, and public energy facilities are noted as efforts to prepare for the future. (NEC)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Energy Management, Finance Reform, Job Development
