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West Virginia Department of Education Seeking Partnerships for Afterschool and Summer Programming

CHARLESTON, W.VA – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the opportunity for nonprofit organizations in West Virginia to submit an external organization profile which will…
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1998 West Virginia Milken Educator: Susan Barrett

I became an educator in 1978 and cannot think of any other career that would be more rewarding. I eventually retired from Cherry River Elementary in Nicholas County. Currently, I…
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2005 West Virginia Milken Educator: Tammy Wells

I became an educator in 1986 to have a hand in creating problem solvers, creative thinkers, and good citizens. I was the Director of Secondary and Vocational Education, Student Assessment…
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2002 West Virginia Milken Educator: Kimberly Miller

I was fortunate to be a part of West Virginia University (WVU) Student Teaching pilot program in Ohio County in 1992. I also began my coaching career at Wheeling Park…
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2022 Yanni Scholarships Awarded to CTE Students

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Albert Yanni Scholarships. Thirty career technical education (CTE) students in West…
Superintendent Clayton Burch skydives with the Army's Golden Knights
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West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Jumps From 14,000 Feet To Promote Enlistment

CHARLESTON, W. VA. – State Superintendent of Schools W. Clayton Burch plunged at 120 miles per hour for a great cause recently. He participated in the U.S. Army Reserve Educator…
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WV Department of Education To Honor Golden Horseshoe Winners

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will recognize 221 eighth-grade students from middle schools across the state as 2022 Knights of the Golden Horseshoe on Tuesday…
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Next Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced

The West Virginia Department of Education and Common Ground Partnership announced its second class of West Virginia schools receiving the Purple Star Award.
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WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind To Amend Facilities Plan To Better Meet Students’ Needs

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) approved an amendment to the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) 2020 – 2030 Comprehensive Educational…
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WV Department of Education, State and Federal Labor Agencies Partner for Teacher Apprenticeship Designation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is one of only a few states in the nation to designate a teacher preparation pathway as a Registered Apprenticeship. The West Virginia Board of…
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West Virginia Department of Ed. Showcases Student Excellence at Arts Alive

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Arts education programs and artistic student achievement will be on display at the West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) 16th annual Arts Alive event celebrating statewide fine…
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Military Signing Week Recognizes Students Committing to Service

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – As part of the Month of the Military Child, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the Common Ground Partnership are proud to present the inaugural…