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App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row Feb 3, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having earned the national credential to date.

Features, Alumni Update, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education
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Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation Jan 14, 2026

Appalachian State University connects students to a world-class education and life-changing international experiences — earning top rankings nationally for the number of Mountaineer students

At Appalachian, Features, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

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... Features, Teacher Education, Biology Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Music Education, Special Education, History Education, Mathematics Education, Art Education, James Center for Student Success and Advising

Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by November 30, 2025 Sep 2, 2025

Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education?  Apply now to be a part of the... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising

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... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education

Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2025 Aug 18, 2025

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education.

Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education