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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.

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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). 

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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

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RCOE Begins AppVisory Board May 23, 2022

This past year, the Reich College of Education (RCOE) began an ... Features, Public School Partnership

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221 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2022 Dean's List May 13, 2022

Congratulations to the 221 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List. 

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307 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2022 Chancellor's List May 13, 2022

Congratulations to the 307 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2022 Chancellor's List. 

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RCOE Award Recipients

2022 Reich College of Education Award Recipients Named May 13, 2022

Nine faculty and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with the Creativity Collaborative

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Bevin Hunter

Bevin Hunter Recognized as the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 9, 2022

Bevin Hunter was named the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 academic year in the Reich College of... Features, Teacher Education

Graduating Doc Students Spring 2022

Seven Doctoral Candidates Graduate May 2022 May 3, 2022

Congratulations to the seven doctoral candidates in the Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Doctoral Pro... Features, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Student Teachers of the Year Finalists

Eleven Finalists Named for the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 3, 2022

Eleven student teachers have been named finalists for Appalachian State University’s Student Teacher of the Year Award.

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