Teacher Education

From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection Feb 24, 2026

App State professor Jewel Davis read over 800 picture books to lead the selection of this year’s Caldecott Medal winner — an opportunity to elevate stories that spark a love of reading

At Appalachian, Library Science, Teacher Education

App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row Feb 3, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having earned the national credential to date.

Features, Alumni Update, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education

App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina Jan 14, 2026

Building on its 126-year history as a rural-serving institution, Appalachian State University has launched the Office of Rural Promise (ORP)

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From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina Oct 3, 2023

This fall, Appalachian State University has once again rolled out its Geobag... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Public School Partnership

How can N.C. better recruit and retain teachers? These partnerships share best practices May 23, 2023

Appalachian State University, Caldwell Community College and Technica... In the Media, Teacher Education

Kale Barnes Recognized as the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 17, 2023

Kale Barnes was named the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 academic year in a... Features, Music Education, Teacher Education

Eleven Finalists Named for the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 8, 2023

Eleven student teachers have been named finalists for Appalachian State University’s Student Teacher of the Year Award.

Features, Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, English Education, Career and Technical Education, Biology Education, Child Development, Theatre Education, Music Education, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

Teaming Up for Lessons Under the Sea Apr 25, 2023

“I love when I can bring in App State folks for my students to learn from,” said alumna Amy Atkins ’16, a middle grades science

Features, Middle Grades Education, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Watauga County Schools announces teachers of the year Mar 28, 2023

Congratulations to alumni Amy Atkins '16, Kylie Bolick '11, Ashley Brown '02 '06, Shelby Hatton '19 '22,

In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

App State Remains First in Number of NBCT Teachers for Seventh Consecutive Year Jan 30, 2023

For the seventh consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified... Features, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Grant from the Sun Belt Conference Supports Teacher Recruitment for RCOE and WCS Nov 21, 2022

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

Features, Teacher Education, Public School Partnership

Appalachian State University Launches Global Leaders Scholars Program in Partnership with Participate Learning Nov 15, 2022

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education has a clear vision for preparin

In the Media, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education

28 Global Leaders Scholars Named Nov 9, 2022

The Reich College of Education has partnered with Participate Learning to offer a Global... Features, Teacher Education, James Center for Student Success and Advising