Description: This book describes an elementary school's efforts to respond to the needs of their highly distressed central Appalachian community. These educators, their school, and their community are a microcosm of the changes occurring in the region itself.
Review Quotes: "During a time of significant mischaracterization of the rural communities of Appalachia, this book serves as an authentic testament to the resolve and courage of the people of McDowell County, West Virginia. As an ethnographic work, Huffman makes ample space for stories of tribulation and triumph for those seeking educational excellence in times of social and economic distress. This text is an unflinching look at the true heart of a misunderstood community." --Ronald Ferguson, Ridgewater College