Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
Jan 14, 2026
For over 85 years, Appalachian State University’s Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory program (Lucy Brock) has provided high-quality e...
Foster Grandparent Program seeks volunteers to support Lucy Brock Child Development Lab partnership
Aug 13, 2025
Appalachian State University's Foster Grandparent Program is partnering with the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab to provide inter...
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...
App State students, faculty and staff volunteered to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
Dec 5, 2024
In the wake of the historic and devastating storm, Appalachian State University students, faculty, staff and alumni stepped up to help those in need ...
Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education
Nov 6, 2024
The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Ear...
Employee Celebrates Her 11th ‘Breast Cancer-versary’
Nov 6, 2024
After her husband reminded her several times, Andrea Anderson scheduled her first mammogram with the mobile unit that comes to the Boone campus of App...
Zaentz Innovation Challenge at Harvard Names 10 Finalists Who Will Pitch Cutting-Edge Ideas to Advance Early Education
Oct 30, 2024
The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education today announced 10 finalists for its 2024 Zaentz...
Chancellor’s Grant Funds Partnership To Create Local Food Network With County's Early Childhood Learning Centers
Apr 17, 2024
Preschool children across Watauga County may soon be tasting vegetables like leafy swiss chard and bell peppers grown by local farmers thanks to a 202...
Dr. Andrea Anderson Recognized for Her Impact in Watauga County
Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Andrea Anderson, director of Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, was recognized as a Women of Action honoree by the Boone Chamber of Commerce at the...
Child Advocacy Club Donates to Lucy Brock
Jun 23, 2022
Appalachian State University’s Child Advocacy Club chose the Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory Program last fall as the recipient of their fun...