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Open House

Meet the Spring 2025 Education Peer Ambassadors

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

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Rhododendron Society Awards: 2025 Call for Nominations

Do you know an outstanding educator? We want to celebrate their accomplishments! Nominate someone today for the Reich College of Education Rhododendro...

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RCOE Welcomes Four New Staff Members

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE). Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined App...

Events

An Evening with the North Carolina Teacher of the Year

RCOE Hosts an Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year on March 19, 2025

The Reich College of Education (RCOE) presents “An Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year” professional development opportunity. ...

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RESCHEDULED: Women in Educational Leadership Symposium is February 27-28, 2025

The ninth annual Women in Educational Leadership Symposium (WIELS) will be held virtually, Thursday, February 27, and Friday, February 28, 2...

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2024 Doctoral Symposium is Friday, November 15

The Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Doctoral Program in Education Leadership will host the 2024 Doctoral Symposium online on Friday, November 15...

At Appalachian

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App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report

The university placed within the top 30% of schools recognized for online master’s education programs as part of U.S. News’ “2025 Best Online Pr...

2024 — App State’s 125th year was marked by resilience, progress and opportunity

With the close of 2024, Appalachian State University reflects on a year of remarkable growth and achievements — one defined by Mountaineer resilienc...

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Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall

Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of thei...

In the Media

Carrie Carpenter

Thanks to Teachers: Carrie Carpenter

Congratulations to alumna Carrie Carpenter on being featured on WLOS's Thanks to Teachers! Read and watch how she is making an impact in education....

Dr. Jessica Anthony

Dr. Jessica Anthony Named Northwest Region Principal of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Anthony '13, principal of Davenport A+ Elementary Schools and App State alumna. She was named 2025 Principal of the Yea...

Supporting children's mental health through literature

Edited by Dr. Kim Becnel and Dr. Robin A. Moeller, “Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health,” published by ALA Editions, explores the...

Lab School News

Education Policy Fellowship Program 2024-2025 Cohort

Five faculty and staff in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) including one CAP staff member, and five educators from GEAR UP districts will be part...

Lab schools for UNC System demonstrate significant gains

Several lab schools established by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to improve academic performance have demonstrated significant g...

2024 RCO Award Recipients

2024 Reich College of Education Award Recipients Named

Nine faculty and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with the Academy at Elkin, were recently h...