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Board of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent Oct 7, 2025

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Don Phipps to be the district’s next superintendent, effective December 1.  

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Southport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic Sep 16, 2025

Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

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One Reason Rural Students Don't Go To College: Colleges Don't Go To Them Mar 7, 2019

Andrew Koricich, an assistant professor with the Higher Education Program (LES), was interviewed for the article.

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Dr. Chris Blanton and his family

Blanton named WCS Principal of the Year Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.

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Dr. Chris Blanton accepting his award

Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton Named Principal of the Year Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.

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Gaston teachers earn national certification

Gaston teachers earn national certification Feb 18, 2019

Twelve teachers in Gaston County Schools have earned National Board Certification, the highest standard for the teaching profession.

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Clemmons resident Joni Russell will compete today on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

Davie teacher competes on 'Millionaire' Feb 4, 2019

Joni Russell graduated in December 2009 with a bachelor's in English secondary education.

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Edgar Zamora: 2007 NC Teaching Fellow

Edgar Zamora: 2007 NC Teaching Fellow Jan 28, 2019

This interview was conducted by email as part of a series on teacher diversity in North Carolina.

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Eric Hart: 1993 Teaching Fellow

Eric Hart: 1993 Teaching Fellow Jan 28, 2019

This interview was conducted by email as part of a series on teacher diversity in North Carolina.

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App State ranks first for the third year in a row of National Board Certified alumni Jan 25, 2019

App State was founded as a teaching college in 1899.

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Talk about hands-on learning! AMS students teaching ASU visitors how to chop wood on a dreary Saturday.

Collaborating Across Communities Jan 7, 2019

At most schools, learning hits the brakes on the weekends.

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Can Innovative Rural Schools Stem the Urban Bleed?

Can Innovative Rural Schools Stem the Urban Bleed? Dec 6, 2018

Dr. Andrew Koricich (LES) featured in Chapter 1: Rural America is Bleeding

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