CAP Executive Director Jim Beeler to serve on Rebuilding Western NC Advisory Board
Nov 20, 2024
Read about how CAP Executive Director, Jim Beeler, will serve on the Rebuilding Western NC Advisory Board.
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ETL Team Publishes Its First Micro-Credential
Nov 5, 2024
As part of their research, the ETL team supports teacher professional development using micro-credentials (competency-based professional learning that helps teachers gain the skills and...
Empowering Teacher Learning, Front page
Hurricane Relief & Support
Oct 29, 2024
In light of the devastation and destruction that Hurricane Helene left in its path across Western North Carolina, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from the Appalachian co
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RootEd Teachers Spotlighted in Edutopia
Apr 19, 2021
RootEd participants and teachers at Madison High School have embraced the challenge-based learning model to help educate their community about Covid-19 using fact-base...
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New GEAR UP Grant Off and Running
Apr 15, 2021
Earlier this year, GEAR UP began implementing a new grant awarded to Appalachian State University allowing us to serve 14,000 students from 2020-2027.
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College and Career Guide
Apr 1, 2021
As a first-generation college student, I know first-hand what it means to feel absolutely lost in the college application process.
College Advising Corps
Adviser Perspective: FAFSA Completion - Thom Young
Mar 25, 2021
I’ve been hearing the proverb “It takes a village” thrown around a lot lately, and, in my work, it can’t be more true.
College Advising Corps
A Space for Authenticity at Mitchell High School
Mar 22, 2021
The College Access Partnerships staff strive to build cultures that create space for authenticity.
College Advising Corps
Empowering Teacher Learning Project
Mar 16, 2021
Teacher-directed professional learning is an emerging topic within the educational community.
Empowering Teacher Learning
From K-12 to Higher Education: Applying to Graduate School While Serving as an Adviser
Mar 8, 2021
There is likely something ironic about the fact that while I was assisting students in applying for college, submitting their FAFSA, completing Residency Determination, and...
College Advising Corps
Perspectives - How to Effectively Engage Parents and Families
Feb 26, 2021
When a student is considering their options for college, in most cases, they will have that conversation with their parents, due to the fact that they have their best interest...
College Advising Corps
Interview with the new Swain County Coordinator: Taylor Dodge
Feb 18, 2021
Our newest GEAR UP Coordinator in Swain County is bringing a whole new level of experience to the job.
GEAR UP
Advisers Perspective: Lila Sheon
Feb 18, 2021
“FAFSA State Champs!” our principal proudly hailed at an end-of-year staff meeting last year.
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