Hands-on learning and real-world impact: How App State students are transforming early literacy Apr 28, 2026
Since its launch in fall 2023, App State’s early literacy field experience program has served nearly 500 K–3 students with reading support across Watauga and Catawba counties.
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Kristy Cook Named Early Educator of the Year in Watauga County Apr 21, 2026
Kristy Cook, lead infant/toddler teacher at Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, has been named the 2026 Early Educator of the Year by the... Features, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Alumni Update, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education
App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC Feb 17, 2026
To address child care staffing shortages in the region, App State and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to offer three Child Care Academies in Western NC... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Child Development
US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs Feb 10, 2026
App State ranks among the nation’s top schools for online education, with its App State Online bachelor’s and master’s programs
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Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive Jan 14, 2026
For over 85 years, Appalachian State University’s Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory
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361 RCOE Students Named to Fall 2025 Chancellor's List Dec 19, 2025
Congratulations to the 361 Reich College of Education students named to the Fall 20... Features, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Career and Technical Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education
158 RCOE Students Named to Fall 2025 Dean's List Dec 19, 2025
Congratulations to the 158 Reich College of Education students named to the Fall 2025 Dea... Features, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Career and Technical Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education
Three Reich College of Education Students Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates Dec 9, 2025
Three Reich College of Education (RCOE) students have been inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates:
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Each year, the James Patterson Teacher Education... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, English Education, Art Education, Music Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education
3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants Sep 4, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr.
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With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education
Welcome 2025-26 New Faculty Members Aug 18, 2025
Welcome new faculty members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education.
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156 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2025 Dean's List May 27, 2025
Congratulations to the 156 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2025 Dean'... Features, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Career and Technical Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education