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292 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2023 Chancellor's List
May 23, 2023

Congratulations to the 292 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2023 Chancellor's List. Chancellor's List EligibilityAwarded t...

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181 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2023 Dean's List
May 23, 2023

Congratulations to the 181 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List. Dean's List EligibilityAn undergraduate stud...

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

Appalachian State University, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, and Caldwell County Schools shared their action plan ...

Rowan-Salisbury Schools announces Angela Ramey as a 2023-24 Kenan Fellow
May 22, 2023

Congratulations to elementary education alumna Angela Ramey '08! The Rowan-Salisbury School System (RSS) has announced that Angela Ramey, a teacher at...

Donna Bledsoe named NC Principal of the Year

Surry County School Leader Named 2023 NC Wells Fargo Principal of the Year
May 19, 2023

Congratulations to alumna, Donna Bledsoe '04 '08!Donna L. Bledsoe, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Surry County, was named the...

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Over 3,600 App State graduates earn degrees at Spring 2023 Commencement
May 18, 2023

More than 3,600 students graduated at the Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus of Appalachian State University during Spring Commencement cer...

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ACC president Dr. Algie Gatewood to retire
May 18, 2023

Dr. Algie Gatewood is ending his 10-year run as president of Alamance Community College on June 30.Gatewood holds a doctorate in adult and community c...

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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 video message. Barnes, origina...

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Alumna Dr. Leslie Alexander ’11 ’18 Named New Watauga County Schools Superintendent
May 16, 2023

The Watauga County Board of Education named Appalachian State University alumna Dr. Leslie Alexander ’11 ’18 as the new superintendent of Watauga ...

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At App State lab schools, empowered teachers foster supportive classrooms for K–5 students
May 15, 2023

At Appalachian State University’s two lab schools in Walkertown and Elkin, K–5 students have access to a one-of-a-kind elementary experience....