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theappalachianrete

Apr 1

Prepared for Life: Rethinking High School Education in Eastern Kentucky

A high school in Fleming County, KY is taking an unconventional approach to education. At Fleming County High School, students have the...

Allie Cornett

Feb 28, 2023

Student Submission: Ursula Cornett, German Immigrant to Appalachia

Video produced by Allie Cornett. Ursula Cornett, German Immigrant to Appalachia describes Ursula’s journey to Eastern Kentucky and her...

Masoud M.

Oct 12, 2020

Guest Post: Frankie Sue Best

Note: This essay is an excerpt from a small booklet about the life story of Frankie Sue Best, complied by Steward Caffey and Masoud...

Evan Mascagni

Sep 17, 2020

Guest Post: Sustainability and Economic Growth in Appalachia

Nathan Hall has always had a connection to his home in Eastern Kentucky, and now he's working to create innovative opportunities for the...

Saundra C.T.

Sep 7, 2020

Guest Post: From the Front Porch, 1955

Although now incorporated into the Pikeville City Limits and with access to city water, sewage, and other public amenities, in 1955,...