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Peer reviewedObermiller, Phillip J.; And Others – Urban Education, 1988
Describes the conditions faced by urban Appalachians, with particular reference to educational outcomes, and outlines the philosophy and functions of the Lower Price Hill Community School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Assesses the school's impact on its students, and on local and state levels of educational attainment. (Author/FMW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Schools, Dropout Programs, Educational Attainment
Obermiller, Phillip J.; And Others – 1987
This paper describes the Lower Price Hill Community School, located in a low-income neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, suggesting that the school's history and operation offer practical steps for improving education for Appalachian people. Conditions faced by urban Appalachians, many of whom migrated to cities following World War II are described…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Change Strategies, Community Action, Community Change
