Teacher Education

NC Teaching Fellows program announces record 530 awards offered for 2025-26 Apr 10, 2025

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year - the highest number of awards since the program's return in 2017.

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App State candidates for National Board Certification take a break from App State National Board Support Workshops held Feb. 1 to celebrate App State being the nation’s No. 1 school for National Board Certified Teachers in 2024.

For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential Feb 12, 2025

As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) for the ninth consecutive year.

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RCOE Welcomes Two New Advisors Dec 3, 2024

Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE) welcomes two new advisors this fall: Jonathan Clem and Dr. Andrew Lail.

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Appalachian State student teachers navigate the realities of teaching Nov 27, 2024

Student teachers Savannah Epley and Laiken Baker from Appalachian State University are nearing the completion of their education as they engage... In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education, Teacher Education

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Chair Bean Holds Hearing on Improving Teacher Preparation Oct 30, 2024

The hearing included witnesses with varying perspectives on the teacher preparation pipeline, such as ... In the Media, Teacher Education

House Committee Holds Hearing on Helping Teachers Succeed Oct 30, 2024

Amid a nationwide crisis in training, recruiting, and retaining teachers, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on... In the Media, Teacher Education

WCS, App State RCOE receive $6,000 grant for Teacher Cadet Program Oct 30, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt Conference as

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Gracie Bullington ’23 Named Finalist for NCACTE’s Student Teacher of the Year Sep 24, 2024

History, social studies education alumna Gracie Bullington ’23 was named one of the top five finalists for the... Features, History Education, Teacher Education

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Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by February 1, 2025 Sep 17, 2024

Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education?  Apply now to be a part of the... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education

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Grant Supports Teacher Cadet Programming for RCOE and WCS Sep 17, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt C

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Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2024 Aug 27, 2024

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE).

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App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program Aug 21, 2024

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plains, transfer students across North Carolina stand to benefit from the expanded ... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Features