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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. The newly-certifi...

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OSEP funding supports Appalachian iSHINE scholars
Feb 18, 2019

Students in the speech-language pathology, reading education and special education programs at Appalachian State University will continue to receive s...

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JustPax Fund supports sustainability leadership development for educators, administrators at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Feb 18, 2019

Appalachian State University’s mission of “creating a sustainable future for all” extends to its new K–5 public laboratory school — the ...

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Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb 18, 2019

Appalachian State University is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, tying for first place with College of Charleston for the highest number of facul...

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4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
Feb 13, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Four faculty and staff members at Appalachian State University have been selected to receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal ...

Representatives from each of the 2019 YALI institute partners at the partner retreat held in Washington, D.C., in late January.

Appalachian selected to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Feb 11, 2019

Appalachian State University is among 27 universities across the country selected to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders ...

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12 Appalachian invitees to serve in Peace Corps in 2019
Feb 8, 2019

Twelve students and recent graduates from Appalachian State University have been invited to serve in the Peace Corps in 2019. Deborah Buckle...

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Josh Gregory answers the call for needed high school physics teachers
Feb 8, 2019

A funny story about a U.S. Representative changed the course of Josh Gregory’s life.Gregory, a senior from Raleigh in the Physics (BS) – Seco...

Students and Faculty Present and Volunteer at the 2019 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference

Students and Faculty Present and Volunteer at the 2019 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference
Feb 7, 2019

Undergraduate students, Michael Jefferies, Raiann Rosier and Alex Trejo-Sanchez, along with Dr. Susan Hedges, an assistant professor in Reich College ...

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.Joni Russell wants to be a millionaire.Russell, a C...