Topia!: Regional: North America: United States: Regions: Appalachia: Education (6) See Also: Regional: North America: United States: Education Appalachian College Association - Consortium of 33 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. AEL, Inc. - Appalachian Regional Education Laboratory - 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. 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. 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. U.S. Programs in Appalachian Studies - Directory of undergraduate and graduate programs. 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. Additional categories: pillow cover delft blue fishing process morning butter

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