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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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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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244 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2019 Chancellor's List May 29, 2019

Congratulations to the 244 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2019 Chancellor's List. 

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241 RCOE Students Named to Spring 2019 Dean's List May 29, 2019

Congratulations to the 241 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2019 Dean's List. 

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Student Association for Marriage and Family Therapy was awarded the App State Student Organization Leadership Outstanding Educational Program Award May 7, 2019

The Student Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (SAMFT) was recognized as one of two organizations for Outstanding Education Program for... Features

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Appalachian Educators Hosts the Fifth Annual Appalachian Social Justice Summit May 7, 2019

The fifth annual Appalachian Social Justice Summit (ASJS), hosted by the ... Features

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2019 Reich College of Education Award Recipients Named May 3, 2019

Eight faculty and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with the... Features

Brooke Anderson

Alumni Update: Brooke Anderson ‘16 May 3, 2019

Brooke Anderson, originally from Hickory, North Carolina, graduated in 2016 with a M.A. in Professional School Counseling.

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Four Reich College of Education Students Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates Apr 26, 2019

Four Reich College of Education (RCOE) students have been inducted into the... Features

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Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award Recipients: Alecia Jackson and Peter Nelsen Apr 26, 2019

Two Reich College of Education (RCOE) faculty members have been selected for the Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College... Features

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Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies Award Recipients: Roma Angel, Alecia Jackson, & Kelly McCallister Apr 26, 2019

Two Reich College of Education (RCOE) faculty members and one doctoral student were selected as Cratis D.

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