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This federal-state partnership focuses on economic development in the Appalachian region of the United States, ARC stands for this.
What is Appalachian Regional Commision
This singer founded an Imagination Library and has gifted millions of books to children in Appalachia.
What is Dolly Parton.
If out of 100 high school graduates in Appalachia, 30 enrolled in college, what percentage of graduates enrolled in college?
What is 30%
This trial is one of the longest hiking trails in the world, spans approximately 2,190 miles through 14 states, offering stunning views and challenging terrain.
Appalachian Trail
This term originated in Appalachia during the Prohibition era when illegal alcohol distillation was widespread in the region.
Moonshine
This term refers to the phenomenon where children in rural Appalachia miss school due to family obligations, poverty, or lack of transportation.
What is "rural school absenteeism"?
This country singer was dubbed the "Queen of Country."
Reba McEntire
Compared to the national average, this percentage is the suicide rate higher in the Appalachian Region.
What is 17%.
This park located in the southern Appalachian Mountains, is one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This percentage of high school students surveyed in rural Central Appalachia reported that their parents had not attended college?
What is 87%
This Appalachian state is home to Berea College, which was founded in 1855 and is notable for providing free tuition to all its students.
What is Kentucky?
This basketball player, born in North Carolina, is often regarded as one of the greatest to ever play the game and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This percentage of children in central Appalachia live in poverty?
What is 48%.
The Appalachian region encompasses this many states.
This term refers to the phenomenon where students from low-income backgrounds face limited access to educational resources and opportunities, which is a significant challenge in many Appalachian communities.
What is the "poverty-education cycle" or "education poverty trap"?
This term refers to the disparity in educational attainment and resources between urban and rural areas, which is often a challenge in Appalachia.
What is the "urban-rural education gap"?
Born in Kentucky, this actor is known for his roles in films such as "Ocean's Eleven," "Magic Mike," and "Dallas Buyers Club."
Who is Matthew McConaughey?
This percentage of state education funding do rural school districts receive, despite serving one in five students?
This natural pass through the Appalachian Mountains, played a significant role in early American history as a gateway to the West.
The Cumberland Gap
According to Appalachian legend, what mythical creature is said to haunt the forests and mountains of the region, leaving behind large footprints and eerie howls?
What is the Appalachian "Booger" or "Boogeyman"?