Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
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Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?!
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Wilson named interim president of Germanna Community College May 5, 2025
Dr. Van Wilson has been appointed as the Interim President of Germanna Community College (GCC) effective July 1.
Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, In the MediaNew 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.
In the Media, College Access PartnershipsGood 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.
In the Media, Public School Partnership, Middle Grades Education, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and CurriculumTop 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