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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
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App State among 32 Educator Prep Providers from 16 States, Puerto Rico and Jordan Recognized for Leadership in Continuous Improvement in honor of Frank Murray Oct 3, 2022

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced on September 14, 2022, that Appalachian State University is one of 32... Features, Teacher Education

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RCOE Graduates First Cohort from the Aspiring Minority School Leaders Program Jun 24, 2022

In fall 2020, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the North Carolina Advancing Charter Collaboration and Excellence... Features, School Administration