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Fellows from App State include (left to right) Dr. Dramaine Freeman, Katie Hubbard, Allyson Murphy, Dr. Kate Watson, and Dr. Rachel Askew

Education Policy Fellowship Program 2025-2026 Cohort
Sep 24, 2025

The Public School Forum has announced the newest cohort for the 2025-2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP).

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Polk County Students Participate in Leadership Camp at Isothermal CC

Isothermal GEAR UP Hosts Middle School Leadership Camp
Sep 5, 2025

On July 23rd, Isothermal Community College hosted a one-day leadership camp for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in Polk County.

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Upward Bound Students Participate in Summer Academy

Upward Bound Summer Academy Offers Students a Taste of College
Jul 23, 2025

The 2025 Upward Bound Summer Academy has officially kicked off and is in full swing.

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College Adviser Meets Students Where They Are

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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Science of the Storm Event

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

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 Students Design Human-Centered Projects in Hurricane Relief Response

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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Isabella Mowery, adviser McDowell High School

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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CAP Through our Eyes: Sherry Paddie

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

EPFP Cohort 2024-2025

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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