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Hands-on learning and real-world impact: How App State students are transforming early literacy Apr 28, 2026

Since its launch in fall 2023, App State’s early literacy field experience program has served nearly 500 K–3 students with reading support across Watauga and Catawba counties.

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‘If you want to make human words, real words, use a manual typewriter’ Apr 28, 2026

The constant clicking of typewriters lured students to room 414 in the Reich College of Education for the annual ... At Appalachian, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Planning for good: Dr. Elizabeth Shay on teaching as public service Mar 17, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Lynch on being named a recipient of the 2026 Appalachian State University School/College Awards!

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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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Student Teacher Screen Shot

A new lesson plan for App State student teachers May 5, 2020

For education majors at Appalachian State University, student teaching is the capstone experience that provides the opportunity for seniors to... At Appalachian

Diana Nelson

App State College of Arts and Sciences announces new director of college advising Mar 24, 2020

Congratulations to RCOE alumna, Diana Nelson! She received her M.A. in higher education in 2019.

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Retired Col. Edna W. Cummings ’78, center, is inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame.

US Army Women’s Foundation honors Edna Cummings — App State alumna and military trailblazer Mar 24, 2020

Congratulations to RCOE alumna, Edna Cummings! She received her B.S.

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Holt Menzies with camera

App State alumnus applies critical thinking skills behind the lens Mar 12, 2020

An appreciation for critical thinking and research skills, both fostered during his time as a psychology major at Appalachian State University,... At Appalachian

Teacher with Students

App State named No. 1 nationally for certified teachers Jan 14, 2020

Appalachian State University has been recognized — for the fourth consecutive year — as a national leader for the number of 

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Student and child

App State Child Development Center expands services through federal grant funding Dec 20, 2019

Completing a higher education degree while parenting involves a multitude of demands that student parents must balance, including finding care... At Appalachian