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ACS educators honored by App State GEAR UP program Mar 21, 2025

On March 3, Ashe County Schools celebrated several exceptional educators for receiving awards from Appalachian State University’s GEAR UP program.

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AMY Regional Library Director Amber Westall Briggs received the award of 2024 N.C. Library Director of the Year.

AMY Regional Director Briggs named NC’s PLDA Library Director of the Year Feb 26, 2025

Amber Westall Briggs, director of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System, recently received the prestigious N.C.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Library Science

NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced Feb 12, 2025

Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching.

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New CTE director focused on students' careers Dec 11, 2024

After earning a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in industrial technology, Libby Huff took her first job at an architecture... In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Career and Technical Education

Grants from Appalachian announced Dec 11, 2024

Local recipients of Appalachian State University Public School Partnership Mini-Grants were announced during the Wilkes school board meeting... In the Media, Public School Partnership

"Nobody wants a nervous pilot:" Education leaders discuss leading with compassion Dec 11, 2024

Melba Spooner believes compassion is an important trait to instill in educators.

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Appalachian State student teachers navigate the realities of teaching Nov 27, 2024

Student teachers Savannah Epley and Laiken Baker from Appalachian State University are nearing the completion of their education as they engage... In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education, Teacher Education

Governor-elect Josh Stein forms advisory committee to rebuild Western North Carolina Nov 27, 2024

Governor-elect Josh Stein announced the launch of his Rebuilding Western North Carolina Advisory Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

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Good News from Wilkes County Schools Nov 12, 2024

Wilkes County Schools announced that the 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year is Maria Limon-Jimenez.

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Top readers in Appalachian program Nov 12, 2024

Top readers from the Wilkes County Schools in the annual Mountaineer Readers program were recognized at the Wilkes Board of Education meeting... In the Media, Public School Partnership

Avery County Schools taps Worrell as Interim Superintendent Nov 12, 2024

Avery County Schools announced in a November 6 press release that Terry Worrell has agreed to serve as the interim superintendent for Avery... In the Media, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, School Administration

Lab schools for UNC System demonstrate significant gains Nov 6, 2024

Several lab schools established by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to improve academic performance have demonstrated... In the Media, Lab School News