Features
Alumni Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, Thompson ’93, and Worrell ’88 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society
Jun 9, 2025
Appalachian State University alumni Dr. James “Jim” Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, John Thompson ’93, and Dr. Terry Worrell ’88 were inducted into ...
156 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2025 Dean's List
May 27, 2025
Congratulations to the 156 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. Dean's List EligibilityAn undergraduate stud...
273 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2025 Chancellor's List
May 27, 2025
Congratulations to the 273 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2025 Chancellor's List. Chancellor's List EligibilityAwarded t...
Events
University Forum Speaker Series Presents Joe Waters on Thursday, April 3
Mar 12, 2025
Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education presents “Flourishing Futures? Children, Families, and Communities in the Polycrisis”,...
Doctoral Program Offers Series of Workshops for Students
Feb 18, 2025
The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is offering a series of five workshops for the spring 2025 semester. The workshops are geared for curre...
RCOE Hosts an Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year on March 19, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
The Reich College of Education (RCOE) presents “An Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year” professional development opportunity. ...
At Appalachian
12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 22, 2025
During the 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, App State celebrated contributions from more than 3,100 donors spanning 45 states and six countries. Th...
App State opens Mofford and Giffin Food Hub at its Hickory campus
Apr 16, 2025
App State has opened a new food pantry - the Mofford and Giffin Food Hub - at its Hickory campus. A vital resource for Mountaineers who are experienci...
Father Duck returns: Duck committee forms
Apr 16, 2025
Around a year ago, the caretaker of App State's ducks was given a feature story in The Appalachian that led to the creation of the App State duck comm...
In the Media
All WCS elementary schools accredited NC Pre-K classrooms through Children’s Council
Jul 9, 2025
Watauga County Schools operates NC Pre-K classrooms at Bethel Elementary Developmental Day, Green Valley Elementary, Hardin Park Elementary, Mabel Ele...
Teacher named to governor's advisory committee
May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov. Josh Stein established the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and App State alum, Christian Martin, ...
Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year
May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?! Congratulati...
Lab School News
App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success
Mar 25, 2025
At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative te...
Education Policy Fellowship Program 2024-2025 Cohort
Dec 19, 2024
Five faculty and staff in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) including one CAP staff member, and five educators from GEAR UP districts will be part...
Lab schools for UNC System demonstrate significant gains
Nov 6, 2024
Several lab schools established by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to improve academic performance have demonstrated significant g...