Teacher Education

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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NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced Feb 12, 2025

Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching.

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Open House

Meet the Spring 2025 Education Peer Ambassadors Feb 4, 2025

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State University.

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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

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30 ACES Seniors Honored Dec 12, 2022

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Appalachian Community of Educators Scholars (ACES) celebrated 30 students w

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Extra Yard for Teachers Recognition

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

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RCOE Funds Eight Scholarship Support Program Projects Nov 11, 2022

This past summer, the Reich College of Education (RCOE) funded eight projects to support faculty and staff on research and creative projects... Features, Career and Technical Education, Library Science, Literacy Education, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Teacher Education, Special Education

Global Leaders Scholars

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

Participants for Education Policy Fellowship Program

Six from the RCOE Participate in the Education Policy Fellowship Program Oct 24, 2022

Six staff in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) will be participating in the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP): Dr.

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Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Inaugural North Carolina Educator Pipeline Collaborative Cohort Oct 17, 2022

The Public School Forum of North Carolina is working to ensure that all North Carolina students have access to a diverse, highly effective... In the Media, Teacher Education

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App State among 32 Educator Prep Providers from 16 States, Puerto Rico and Jordan Recognized for Leadership in Continuous Improvement in honor of Frank Murray Oct 3, 2022

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced on September 14, 2022, that Appalachian State University is one of 32... Features, Teacher Education

Daniel Byrd

Byrd Joins RCOE Staff Sep 27, 2022

Dr. Daniel Byrd has joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) as the Director of Teacher Education in the Office of the Dean. 

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