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Appalachian is FIRST for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs): Ranked #1 in 2018 for Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs

Appalachian is FIRST for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs): Ranked #1 in 2018 for Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs
Jan 7, 2019

For the third consecutive year, Appalachian State University has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards list of ...

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4 RCOE Graduate Students Inducted Into the Cratis D. Williams Society for Fall 2018
Jan 7, 2019

Congratulations to the four Reich College of Education graduate students inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society for Fall 2018.School of Gra...

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. Not the case at the Arthur Morgan School. This past Saturday students from Appala...

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US Department of Education funds Appalachian Fulbright-Hays GPA Program in Indonesia
Dec 19, 2018

During summer 2019, faculty and students in the Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with practicing K–12 teach...

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute President Dr. Mark Poarch, left, and Appalachian State University Chancellor Dr. Sheri Everts sign the Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building on Appalachian’s campus in Boone. Photo by Marie Freeman

CCC&TI, Appalachian announce Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement
Dec 18, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Leadership from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and Appalachian State University announced a new co-ad...

Graduating senior Maya Brown-Hughston approaches the podium as Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts looks on. Photo by Chase Reynolds

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec 18, 2018

About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.Chanc...

The James Center for Student Success and Advising, named for Steve and Judy James, is located on the first floor of the Reich College of Education. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Reich College of Education’s James Center for Student Success and Advising Rededicated on November 16
Dec 18, 2018

Invited guests gathered in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) Rotunda on Friday, November 16, 2018 for an event honoring donors Steve and Judy Jame...

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Katie Shoaf ‘11 ‘15 ‘18 Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates
Dec 11, 2018

Katie Shoaf ‘11 ‘15 ‘18, originally from Lexington, North Carolina, has been inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduat...

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 BleedingChapter 1: Rural America Is BleedingIn the 16 years between 1994 and 2010,&n...

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National Board Welcomes New Members of Board of Directors
Dec 6, 2018

National Board welcomes new directors from North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan, the NEA Executive Committee, Past President of the National School Board...