College Adviser Meets Students Where They Are
Apr 9, 2025
On September 24, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Ashe County, North Carolina.
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Making Meaning in the Wake of Helene
Mar 26, 2025
In September 2024, western North Carolina experienced what has been described as a once-in-a-100 (to some once-in-1000) year storm.
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GEAR UP Campus Visits Across North Carolina
Mar 14, 2025
One of the cornerstones of the Appalachian GEAR UP Program is campus visits.
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CAP Through our Eyes: Matthew Medlin
Jan 31, 2025
In this series, we feature individual CAP staff members and dive into their unique perspectives on college access, education, the role of ou
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WWHS Teacher Guides Students Through Hurricane Relief Engineering Project
Jan 10, 2025
Students and educators throughout western North Carolina know all too well the impact Hurricane Helene has had on their communities.
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Strength Through Struggle
Jan 7, 2025
Have you ever gotten something you really wanted and then once you have it you don’t know if you want it anymore?
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It’s Year Three… Here is My Final Thought:
Dec 20, 2024
Dear AppCAC,
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CAP Through our Eyes: Sherry Paddie
Dec 16, 2024
In this series, we feature individual CAP staff members and dive into their unique perspectives on college access, education, the role of our... Empowering Teacher Learning, Front page
Education Policy Fellowship Program 2024-2025 Cohort
Dec 12, 2024
Six faculty and staff in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) including two CAP staff members, and five educators from GEAR UP districts will be... GEAR UP, Front page
Inaugural GEAR UP L.E.A.D Student Coalition Program Cohort Announced
Dec 9, 2024
The GEAR UP L.E.A.D Coalition Program launches its inaugural cohort this month, and 25 student leaders from across western North Carolina ha
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From Rural Appalachia to Athens, Greece: How Empowering Teacher Learning Project Resonates with Teachers Across the World
Nov 25, 2024
When Appalachian State’s College Access Partnerships was presented with the opportunity to replicate Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL), a pr
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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... Empowering Teacher Learning, Front page