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The image is a collage of three photos. The top photo shows a group of people posing in front of a sign that reads "Future Mountaineers Library." The bottom left photo shows a small room with bookshelves filled with children's books, a table with chairs, and toys on the floor. The bottom right photo shows another part of the room with more bookshelves filled with books, and additional toys and decorations.

Future Mountaineer Library Opens Its Doors with Over 1,000 Books Donated Apr 29, 2025

The Future Mountaineer Library at Appalachian State University’s Hickory Campus has officially opened its doors — and it’s already making a big impact.

Features, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education
Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray

Macaluso and Ray Join RCOE Staff Apr 29, 2025

Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray have joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) staff in the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC). 

Features, Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges
During a recent visit to the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner, left, works with kindergarten and first grade students on a small-group writing assignment.

App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success Mar 25, 2025

At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative team of academy educators supports student... Features, Lab School News

Spooky Duke Participants pose at the finish line
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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

Screenshot of the kickoff meeting
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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.

Features, College Access Partnerships, Lab School News, Teacher Education
JuanEs Ramirez
TEAacher Talk - App Ed club with TEA Fellows
App Ed Club at Parkway
Winning photos for photo contest

Three Recognized in Media Studies Photo Contest Oct 4, 2022

Three photographers are the winners of the third Media Studies Photo contest:

Features, Media, Technology and Learning Design