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West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Dept. of Ed. To Host a Day of Coding

The West Virginia Department of Education will welcome 12 schools to the State Capitol for the third annual Country Roads Codes Day on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Rotunda.
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West Virginia Board of Education Reinstates Policy on Compulsory Vaccination Law

In light of the West Virginia Supreme Court’s stay of the class certification order and the permanent injunction order entered in Raleigh County Circuit Court, the West Virginia Board of Education is reinstating its directive to county boards of education not to accept religious exemptions to compulsory vaccination laws.
Joseph "Joey Van Meter and Juliann Harlan smiling.
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West Virginia Students Named 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce Joseph "Joey" Van Meter from Pocahontas County and Juliann Harlan from Randolph County as the 2026 West Virginia delegates in the United States Senate Youth Program.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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WV Board of Education Statement on Raleigh County Ruling

In light of the November 26, 2025, circuit court ruling in Raleigh County, the West Virginia Board of Education hereby suspends the policy on compulsory vaccination requirements as outlined in W. Va. Code 16-3-4, pending further proceedings on the issue before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Brooke Bailey, Michele Blatt, and others holding a prize check for $25,000.
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Mullens Elementary Math Teacher Wins Prestigious $25,000 Milken Educator Award 

Mullens Elementary Math Teacher Brooke Bailey was named West Virginia's 2025-2026 Milken Educator during a school assembly.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Superintendent of Schools Elected to National Board

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has been elected to the Council of Chief State School Officers Board of Directors, the organization announced recently as part of its annual Policy Forum in Houston, Texas.
A group of people gathered around a banner with the words "2025 Blue Ribbon School Nominee Steenrod Elementary School" on it.
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WV Board of Education Recognizes Blue Ribbon Nominees

The West Virginia Board of Education recognized the state’s Blue Ribbon School nominees during the November meeting in Charleston.
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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.
West Virginia Department of Education
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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.
Members of the Drive and Dine Coyotes 2025 Culineering Challenge Team.
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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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Partners Donate More than $1 Million to WV Public Schools

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to recognize Shawn and Angela Ball/L&S Toyota, the Pack Family Foundation and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation for their contribution of more than $1,000,000 to the Communities In Schools (CIS) virtual pantries throughout West Virginia.
Children board a school bus in Jefferson County.
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WV Department of Ed. Urges Safety Around School Bus Zones

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) reminds drivers to take a “brake” to keep roadways safe and use caution near school buses and school bus stops in recognition of National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 20 - 24, 2025).