App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
Jan 14, 2026
Building on its 126-year history as a rural-serving institution, Appalachian State University has launched the Office of Rural Promise (ORP)...
App State and Watauga County Schools Receive Grant to Strengthen Teacher Cadet Program and Celebrate Local Educators
Nov 10, 2025
Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $7,500 gift from the Sun Belt Conferenc...
Dean Spooner Honored with Outstanding Contribution to Educator Preparation Award
Oct 28, 2025
Dr. Melba Spooner, dean of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to Edu...
Meet the Patterson Scholars 2025-2026
Oct 14, 2025
Each year, the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships, which are generously funded by the Patterson Family Foundation, support aspiring educat...
North Carolina Teaching Fellows at App State: Apply by January 31, 2026
Oct 13, 2025
Apply to join a vibrant community of future educators committed to making a lasting difference in North Carolina classrooms through the North Carolina...
Meet the 2025-2026 Education Peer Ambassadors
Oct 13, 2025
The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State...
App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia
Aug 25, 2025
With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of spe...
Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2025
Aug 18, 2025
Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education. Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined the staff:...
NC Teaching Fellows program announces record 530 awards offered for 2025-26
Apr 10, 2025
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year - the highest number of awards since th...
In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene
Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to alumna and Watauga County Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Alexander!"These leaders are dedicated to helping their communities recover an...