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Teacher of the Week: Heather Haught

October 26, 2021|

McNinch Primary School The education system in West Virginia is so successful because school leaders genuinely care about making a positive impact, according to Heather Haught, a first-grade teacher at McNinch Primary School ...

Teacher of the Week: Kristina Starcher

October 19, 2021|

Walton Elementary School Walton Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Kristina Starcher said from a very young age she had always wanted to be a teacher. Since 1986, she has worked to build bonds with ...

WVBE Adopts Updated Strategic Plan

October 13, 2021|

October 13, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va.  - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) accepted the West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) 2021 Strategic Plan today at the board’s monthly meeting at the State Capitol Complex ...

WVDE, HEPC & WVCTCS Launch Classroom 2 Career Navigator

October 13, 2021|

October 13, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va.  - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) and the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS) released a new resource ...

Teacher of the Week: Alexa Morton

October 12, 2021|

Ruffner Elementary School Ruffner Elementary School Special Education Teacher Alexa Morton said her favorite aspect of her job is working with so many wonderfully unique students. “They each have their own set of ...

WVDE Announces 2021 Project AWARE Grant

October 6, 2021|

September 23, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – A multi-million-dollar federal award will assist the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to increase mental health supports for children. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ...

Teacher of the Week: Kim Tenney

October 5, 2021|

Webster County High School Webster County High School Special Education Teacher Kimberly Tenney said children need love and someone to believe in them. “I believe in them, and I want to reach them ...