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Veterans to Teachers

Veterans develop a wide range of skills during their military service that translate well to the classroom. Becoming a teacher can help veterans renew their sense of purpose after military service.
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Happening Now - Ohio County

Teachers, professional staff, and service personnel in Ohio County find unique ways to engage students in the learning process.
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Purple Star Award Application

The Purple Star Award recognizes districts and schools committed to supporting military children and their families for a period of three years.

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Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia

Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia provides resources for families and educators that help increase literacy proficiency for all students.

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Common Ground Partnership

A collaborative of 24 organizations with a shared mission to support the success of all West Virginia students.

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Families

Family engagement is an important part of public schools and student success. These resources support student achievement and development in school and at home.
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Students

Explore resources that student support learning and success both in and beyond the classroom.
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A collection of resources, initiatives, and programs for educators to supplement classroom content.
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Partners

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WV Department of Ed Awards Cast Iron Cook-Off Winners at Farm to School Conference

The West Virginia Department of Education congratulates the teams that participated in the 2025 Junior Cast Iron Cook-Off.
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Sonya White Appointed as Superintendent of Logan County Schools

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Dr. Sonya White as the permanent Superintendent of Logan County Schools.
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Wetzel County Technical Education Center Named 2025 Culineering Challenge Grand Champion

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Career Technical Education congratulates the Drive and Dine Coyotes from Wetzel County Technical Education Center as the 2025 Culineering Challenge grand champion.

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Certification

Learn more about approvals for all licensure permits, authorizations, and certifications for anyone wishing to work within West Virginia public schools.

Content Standards and Policies

Browse the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards online.

E-Learning for Educators

WVLearns account creation, out-of-state educator access, WV educator course enrollment and course syllabi.

Careers

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Child Nutrition

Dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to nutritious meals that support their well-being and readiness for learning.

Academics

Creating pathways of academic and life-long success for all of West Virginia's children.

Career Exploration & Student Engagement

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Academic Showdown 2026 Region 6 Competition

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Academic Showdown 2026 Region 2 Competition

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