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3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants Sep 4, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr. Debra Prykanowski — recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State!

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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 special education teachers in rural Appalachia... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education

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5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship Sep 18, 2024

Five first-year Mountaineer students — all graduates of Watauga High School — have been named recipients of Appalachian State Universi

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Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released Apr 18, 2024

The Watauga Economic Development Commission and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the results of a comprehensive study... In the Media, Child Development, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

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... At Appalachian, Child Development, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

App State partners with Mebane Charitable Foundation to improve literacy in the High Country and Catawba Valley Mar 4, 2024

The Mebane Charitable Foundation has donated $100,000 to Appalachian State University to fund the expansion of reading assistance services for K... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Literacy Education

App State’s 2023 Spooky Duke breaks fundraising record, scares up $31,600 to support regional children with special needs Feb 9, 2024

Runners and walkers costumed as ghouls, superheroes, cartoon characters and more gathered on the Boone campus of Appalachian State University... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Parent to Parent Family Support Network