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An Ongoing Legacy

Each year, hundreds of eighth-grade students are inducted into the Golden Horseshoe legacy. This year, 223 students will join the more than 15,000 people who have been knighted throughout this program's longstanding tradition since 1931.
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Conferences

Educator and staff development conferences occur throughout the year focusing on specific areas critical to public education.

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Exemplary Practice Schools.

Exemplary Practice Schools

This program showcases schools that demonstrate exceptional improvement practices.

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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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Unite with Numeracy

Unite educators, families, and students while enhancing teacher content knowledge and increasing student achievement and engagement.

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West Virginia Department of Education
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State Superintendent Appoints Leadership for Boone County

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Allen Sexton as the permanent Superintendent of Boone County Schools.
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State Superintendent Receives High Marks for Annual Evaluation

The West Virginia Board of Education announced that Superintendent Michele L. Blatt’s performance has been “outstanding and continues to exceed expectations in every aspect.”
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Students Honored at Golden Horseshoe Ceremonies

The West Virginia Department of Education recognized 223 8th-grade students from West Virginia middle schools, public charter schools and the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind as 2025 Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.

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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

Explore opportunities in West Virginia's public school system.

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

Explore numerous topics that can help students develop career skills.

School Calendars

View high school graduation dates and a summary of county calendar dates.

Upcoming Events

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Board of Education Meeting

July 2025 Board Meeting

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July 2025 Special Board Meeting

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Conference

S.A.I.L Into a New School Year Conference - Day 1

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Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
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S.A.I.L Into a New School Year Conference - Day 2

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The WVDE seeks to attract individuals from all walks of life who are intelligent, creative, skilled, responsible, and compassionate with a desire to begin educational career paths.

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