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Emily Rubio Pérez ’25 named 2026 North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year Mar 3, 2026

Emily Rubio Pérez ’25, a graduate of Appalachian State University's History/Social Studies Education program from Sanford, has been named the 2026 North Carolina Council for the Socia

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From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection Feb 24, 2026

App State professor Jewel Davis read over 800 picture books to lead the selection of this year’s Caldecott Medal winner — an opportunity to elevate stories that spark a love of reading

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A cozy early‑learning classroom with two adults standing among bookshelves, children’s artwork, a couch, and play materials. The room features natural light from large windows, comfortable seating, and organized activity areas designed for young children.

App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC Feb 17, 2026

To address child care staffing shortages in the region, App State and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to offer three Child Care Academies in Western NC... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Child Development

Dr. Dominique Hammonds instructs two graduate students

Continued federal funding supports App State interns in providing behavioral health services for rural populations Aug 21, 2020

Federal funding awarded to Appalachian State University — in excess of $1.75 million over a four-year period — is helping provide cult

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Jenny Lanier and Kameron L. Radford

A career high note — 2 App State alumni nominated for 2021 Music Educator Award Aug 21, 2020

Of the 2,000 nominations submitted for the eighth annual 2021 Music Educator Award, two Appalachian State University alumni have been named award... At Appalachian

Rachel Wilson

‘Leading in a Time of Transformation’: 4 App State faculty selected for women’s leadership development program Jul 29, 2020

Four Appalachian State University faculty have been accepted into the 2020 ... At Appalachian

Haley Rose and Lexie All Fulbright Recipients

App State sets new record for Fulbright U.S. Student grant awardees in 2020–21 Jun 26, 2020

Congratulations to education majors Haley Rose and Lexie All! 

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Faculty Experts Online

App State’s online faculty experts weigh in on advantages, challenges of a virtual classroom Jun 11, 2020

As colleges and universities across the country prepare for some degree of combination of remote, online and face-to-face learning this fall, the... At Appalachian

Student Teacher of the Year Finalists

App State announces 2019–20 Student Teacher of the Year and finalists May 28, 2020

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) has named alumnus ... At Appalachian

Jewel Davis

App State librarian selects 50th annual Coretta Scott King Book Awards winners as CSK juror May 21, 2020

Do you know a young reader who’s looking to read quality, diverse books?

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