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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Kristy Cook Named Early Educator of the Year in Watauga County Apr 21, 2026
Kristy Cook, lead infant/toddler teacher at Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, has been named the 2026 Early Educator of the Year by the... Features, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Alumni Update, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education
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
SDAP’s milestone: A decade of progress and success Nov 2, 2023
Started by a local parent and App State faculty member 12 years ago who wanted to give their children an opportunity to attend college, Scholars... At Appalachian, Scholars with Diverse Abilities, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education
RCOE Re-Envisions Its Academic Departments Aug 22, 2023
Over the past academic year, the Reich College of Education (RCOE) has been engaged in a re-envisioning of its academic programs.
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2023 Reich College of Education Award Recipients Named May 30, 2023
Eight faculty and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with the Mentoring Guild faculty,
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Eleven Finalists Named for the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 8, 2023
Eleven student teachers have been named finalists for Appalachian State University’s Student Teacher of the Year Award.
Features, Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, English Education, Career and Technical Education, Biology Education, Child Development, Theatre Education, Music Education, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special EducationSeniors ahead of the curve: Accelerated Master’s Program May 2, 2023
At 16 years old, before even touring campus, Erin Barnette attended an open house at App State where she met with Reich College of Education... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education