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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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North Carolina Humanities Council Grant Supports Digital Storytelling Community Project to Amplify Immigrant Voices Feb 8, 2022

Through a grant totaling $19,269 from the North Carolina Humanities Council, Dr. Shanan Fitts and Dr.

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Literacy Leaders

21 Educators Selected as Literacy Leaders Feb 8, 2022

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) has been selected by the... Features, Public School Partnership, Literacy Education

Presenters for January Meeting

Scholarship Support Program Projects: January Presentations Jan 25, 2022

This past summer, the Reich College of Education (RCOE) funded ten projects to support faculty and staff on research and creative projects... Features

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RCOE Awards 2022: Nominate an OUTSTANDING Faculty or Staff Member Jan 24, 2022

Nominate an outstanding faculty or staff member for a Reich College of Education Award.

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App Ed Club Members with Books

App Ed Reads to Area PK-5 Students Jan 18, 2022

Once again this past fall, the Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) App... Features, Public School Partnership, James Center for Student Success and Advising

Bonilla and her class

Music Education Major Malcolm Vaughn and App Educators Club Connect with International Classroom Jan 12, 2022

Malcolm Vaughn, a sophomore music education major from Apex, North Carolina, first met Pamela Londono Bonilla and her students through his CI... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Music Education

Tre Woods, Christian Martin, Joel Leath

RCOE Middle Grades Major Christian Martin Presents at State Conference Jan 12, 2022

“North Carolina Teacher Cadet is a solution that continues to work toward addressing the teacher shortage and closing the diversity gap with

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Fall Campus Scene

274 RCOE Students Named to Fall 2021 Dean's List Jan 4, 2022

Congratulations to the 274 Reich College of Education students named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List. 

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