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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
Photos from the science lesson

Teaming Up for Lessons Under the Sea Apr 25, 2023

“I love when I can bring in App State folks for my students to learn from,” said alumna Amy Atkins ’16, a middle grades science

Features, Middle Grades Education, Alumni Update, Teacher Education
Rhneea Riddle

Alumni Update: Rhneea Riddle ’20 Apr 25, 2023

Rhneea Riddle graduated with a B.S. in middle grades education with a concentration in mathematics and social studies in 2020.

Features, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Math Counts Students

App State hosts High Country MATHCOUNTS Competition Mar 21, 2023

On Tuesday, February 21, Appalachian State hosted the High Country Chapter Competition of MATHCOUNTS

Features, Mathematics and Science Education Center, Public School Partnership, Mathematics Education
Watauga County Schools Professional Development Day

RCOE Faculty Lead Professional Development for Watauga County Schools Teachers Feb 28, 2023

Both in the Department of Reading Education and Special Education, Dr.

Features, Literacy Education, Public School Partnership