Across the nation there exists a shortage of qualified teachers in many critical teaching areas including higher level math and science, and foreign languages. These shortage areas represent certification types where substantial proportions of teachers are being hired to...

The Appalachian Technology Institute (ATI) launched last August to bring world-class educational opportunities to students in the mountains and stimulate economic growth. Four hundred Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) students are enrolled in Introduction to Computer Programming courses and Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation. In...

The Appalachian Technology Institute (ATI) is being designed to bring world-class educational opportunities to students in the mountains, but also to stimulate economic growth. By creating a culture of innovation, while at the same time leveraging resources such as...