In the Media

Wooten named teacher of the year Apr 25, 2024

Wilkes Central High School social studies teacher Breanna Wooten was recognized as the Wilkes County Schools’ 2024-25 teacher of the year Tuesday night.

In the Media, School Administration, Middle Grades Education, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development

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 of the childcare landscape in Watauga County. ... In the Media, Child Development, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

The ETL team pictured with school administrator and leaders who attended a summer convening session to learn more about supporting teachers in the self-directed learning process.

Grantee Spotlight Apr 9, 2024

Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL) focuses on shifting the way teachers engage with professional learning to maintain licensure in rural, western North Carolina, from district-directe

In the Media, College Access Partnerships

Distinguished Faculty Award in Research: Dr. Dawn Rowe Jan 16, 2024

Since arriving at East Tennessee State University in 2019, Dr. Dawn Rowe has garnered almost $15 million in grant funding.

Alumni Update, In the Media

The Social Classroom Nov 10, 2023

Connections can be key to students' academic success.

Elementary Education, In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Wilkes County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year

Alumna Elizabeth Dancy Named Wilkes County Schools 2023-2024 Beginning Teacher of the Year Nov 2, 2023

Congratulations to App State alumni on being named Beginning Teacher of the Year finalists for Wilkes County Schools: Kinsey Crabb '21, Elizabeth... In the Media, Teacher Education, Alumni Update

School counselors discuss the importance of youth mental health, provide tips for parents Sep 12, 2023

Meredith Draughn, 2023 School Counselor of the Year, and Brian Coleman, 2019 School Counselor of the Year and Board Chair, Illinois School... Alumni Update, In the Media

Richmond County Schools honors Ismael Gomez as Assistant Principal of the Year Sep 12, 2023

Richmond County Schools takes immense pride in recognizing Ismael Gomez as the Assistant Principal of the Year.

Alumni Update, In the Media

Concord High School teacher selected to join deep ocean exploration aboard Nautilus Sep 12, 2023

Tori Hunt, a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and science teacher at Concord High School, has been selected as a 2023 Science... In the Media, Alumni Update