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
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 PartnershipsCounty partnerships hold key to teacher recruitment and retention, new report finds Mar 25, 2024
North Carolina schools are working to build a more solid pipeline of teachers.
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East McDowell Middle School’s Tracey Widmann named McDowell County Principal of the Year Oct 3, 2022
Tracey Widmann, principal of East McDowell Middle School has been named the 2023 McDowell County Schools Principal of the Year, administrators... In the Media, School Administration, Alumni Update
AEA Ignites Appalachia’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Jul 29, 2022
EntreEd partnered with Appalachian State University and STEM West to facilitate the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Appalachian... In the Media, Mathematics and Science Education Center
Success coaches personalize MTCC advising process Jul 25, 2022
Annie Duncan is completing her Master of Arts in Higher Education this summer. Read how she helps students at McDowell Tech succeed.
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Cuthbertson Middle teacher off to a strong start May 31, 2022
Congratulations to alumna Virginia Griffith '21 on being named Beginning Teacher of the Year for Union County Public Schools!
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Eight local early childhood education programs receive accreditation May 9, 2022
Eight local early childhood care and education programs received recognition for providing a higher standard of quality care to young children in... In the Media, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Child Development
Teaching from the heart Apr 19, 2022
Congratulations to alumna Shannon Richardson '14 on being named Wilkes County Teacher of the Year!
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PBS NC and Children’s Council recognize local early care and education providers Apr 12, 2022
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, PBS NC and the Children’s Council of Watauga County recognized local early care and education programs that are g
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City schools name Payne Principal of Year Mar 28, 2022
Congratulations to alumna Chelsy Payne '17! She completed her graduate certificate in school leadership from App State.
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Pitt County Schools Middle School Teachers of the Year Mar 25, 2022
Congratulations to alumna Angena LeBarre '16 '18! She received her B.S. in special education and M.A. in reading education.
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