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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway
Are you a high school student with an innovative idea or plan to start your own business someday? If so, check out this video about the Entrepreneur and Innovation Pathway in CTE ...
WV Department of Education Announces 2024 Albert Yanni Scholarship Winners
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the 2024 Albert Yanni Scholarship recipients. Thirty (30) career technical education (CTE) students were each awarded $2,000 to assist their pursuit ...
Governor’s Schools Program Returns to Provide Students with New Opportunities
Charleston, W.Va. – Locations and universities across the state of West Virginia will host approximately 544 students this summer as part of the 2024 class of Governor’s Schools. Gov. Jim Justice, in partnership with ...
West Virginia Department of Education, First Lady and United Way Recognize Ball Toyota Scholars
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) joined the Office of First Lady Cathy Justice and the United Way to honor Ball Toyota Family Scholars during a luncheon ceremony earlier ...
West Virginia Department of Education Offers New Resource to Support Student Mental Health and Well-being
Charleston, W.Va. - As part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce a new resource available to families, educators, caregivers and others to support ...
WV Department of Education Event Encourages Healthy and Active Lifestyles
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) welcomed elementary and middle school students to the third annual Fit+Active Schools Face-off today at the West Virginia Culture Center. This event provided students an opportunity to develop team ...
Heather Lane, Mercer County Technical Education Center
Heather Lane serves as the Marketing Instructor and SkillsUSA advisor at Mercer County Technical Education Center - MCTEC. She expresses her passion for teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) by witnessing students translate their ...
Two West Virginia Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to celebrate the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars from the Mountain State. Lauren Jiayi Shen from Morgantown High School (Monongalia County) and Grant Carter Kenamond ...
WV Board of Education Issues State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) issued a State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School (MNMS) in Berkeley County during the Board's May meeting today. The decision comes after ...
WV Board of Education to Recognize Exemplary Practice Schools
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will recognize the first class of Exemplary Practice Schools during its May 8, 2024, meeting. Sherman Elementary ...
Career Exploration and Science, Milton Middle School
Milton Middle School's sixth graders embarked on an educational journey to Heritage Farm, delving into industries that have shaped West Virginia's vibrant history. At the farm, they explored coal mining, transportation via steamboats and ...
Regional School Safety Meetings Address Threats to Child Safety
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host a series of regional school safety meetings beginning in Charleston, May 7, 2024, at the Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street. The Federal ...