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Group photo with 2023 Teacher of the Year Amber Nichols
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The 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Announced

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Amber Nichols as the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year…
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Statement of State Superintendent of Schools W. Clayton Burch

For the past 15 years, I have had the honor of serving the state of West Virginia while working with the incredibly dedicated staff at the West Virginia Department of…
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Most WV Counties Move to More Sustainable Feeding Plans

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), at the request of Governor Jim Justice, continues to work with counties to shift to more efficient models to feed…
Pictured is Seth Skiles posing for a group photo while holding a banner.
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Putnam County Music Educator Named 2025 WV Teacher of the Year

Putnam County Music Educator was the named 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.
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WVBE Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child

The WV Board of Education highlighted support for military children during the Month of the Military Child, alongside educator initiatives and school safety updates.
2024 Teacher of the Year Sharon Cole receiving her award
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Wayne County Educator Named 2024 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Sharon Cole as the 2024 West Virginia Teacher of the Year…
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West Virginia Balanced Scorecard Results Released

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released West Virginia Schools Balanced Scorecard (Balanced Scorecard) results for the 2021-22 school year during the September meeting of…
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.
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Advisory Council to Assist with School Recovery

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will work with a network of partners as part of the state’s School Re-entry Advisory Council to assist the school…
2 students sit a cafeteria table and eat
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Childhood Hunger Addressed Through Summer Food Program

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) kicked off its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) at Overbrook Elementary School in Charleston today. The program supports child nutrition…
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WV Department of Education Celebrates Career Tech Ed Month with Middle School Announcement

Morgantown, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) joined several partners today to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and announce a new middle school initiative during…
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West Virginia Department Of Education Seeks Organization Partners To Feed Kids This Summer

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is currently seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities this summer. When…