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ACS educators honored by App State GEAR UP program Mar 21, 2025

On March 3, Ashe County Schools celebrated several exceptional educators for receiving awards from Appalachian State University’s GEAR UP program.

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App State candidates for National Board Certification take a break from App State National Board Support Workshops held Feb. 1 to celebrate App State being the nation’s No. 1 school for National Board Certified Teachers in 2024.

For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential Feb 12, 2025

As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) for the ninth consecutive year.

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First cohort of principal fellows

App State Names First Cohort of Principal Fellows May 24, 2022

Last year, App State was one of six institutions selected by the Principal Fellows Commission through a competitive grant process to be the... Features, School Administration, Public School Partnership

Book Group

RCOE and WCS Collaborate on Book Study Apr 26, 2022

This academic year, the Reich College of Education (RCOE) invited faculty and staff members along with the Watauga County Schools (WCS) 2021-22... Features, Public School Partnership

Literacy Leaders

21 Educators Selected as Literacy Leaders Feb 8, 2022

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) has been selected by the... Features, Public School Partnership, Literacy Education

Watauga County Teachers and Principal of the Year being recognized on field

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools Receive $6,000 Gift from the Sun Belt Conference Nov 22, 2021

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt C

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Venera Perdebevna Arzimbetov, an English teacher of 17 years in the country of Uzbekistan, shared her culture with students at Hibriten High School on Friday.

Teacher exchange program enlightens students Nov 16, 2021

An “exchange teacher” program has brought teachers from all over the world to local schools, where they shared their culture with stud

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A teacher from Uzbekistan visits with Elkin elementary students.

Teachers from 15 countries visit Elkin schools Nov 16, 2021

Elkin City Schools recently hosted visiting teachers from countries around the world through a partnership with Appalachian State University.

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Online student

App State One of Six Institutions Awarded the UNC System North Carolina Principal Fellow Program Grant Jul 14, 2021

Appalachian State University is one of six institutions selected by the University of North Carolina System to be the recipients of recurring... Features, Public School Partnership, School Administration