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Teacher Research And Leadership The Write Way: The Appalachian Writing Projects Impact In Rural Virginia., Renia H. Clark
Teacher Research And Leadership The Write Way: The Appalachian Writing Projects Impact In Rural Virginia., Renia H. Clark
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The purpose of this study was to research one specific approach to developing and sustaining rural teacher leaders in a high-poverty area with limited resources for teachers. The study investigates The Appalachian Writing Project, a nonprofit organization serving far southwest Virginia and how the AWP has affected rural teachers in educational leadership positions and the resulting impact on educational experiences for students.
The participants in this study represent a unique population, composed of certified teachers in extreme southwest Virginia who have completed the Appalachian Writing Project's Invitational Summer Institute (2001-2010) and serve as Teacher Consultants for that organization.
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