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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