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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.  

In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies

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.

Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

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

Christian Martin Named Craven County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year Oct 30, 2024

Congratulations to alum Christian Martin '23. He received his B.S. in middle grades education, language arts and social studies.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

Mater Christi’s Pendergrass named VASE Teacher of Year Oct 30, 2024

Congratulations to alum Mark Pendergrass, who received his B.S. in geology, secondary education.

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Marion Elementary's Angela Wilkerson is McDowell County's principal of the year Oct 30, 2024

Angela Wilkerson, principal of Marion Elementary School, has been named the 2025 McDowell County Schools Principal of the Year in a surprise... In the Media, Alumni Update

Dean Spooner at hearing

Chair Bean Holds Hearing on Improving Teacher Preparation Oct 30, 2024

The hearing included witnesses with varying perspectives on the teacher preparation pipeline, such as ... In the Media, Teacher Education