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WV Dept. of Ed Announces 2026 School Service Personnel of the Year Finalists

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce five finalists for the 2026 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year award.
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Nine Counties Join WVDE for National Literacy Recognition

The West Virginia Department of Education congratulates several counties identified in a recent national report for sustained increases in student literacy proficiency.
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West Virginia Board of Ed. Pursues Litigation

The West Virginia Board of Education will pursue litigation against West Virginia Secretary of State (WVSOS) Kris Warner after he rejected a policy the Board approved during a special meeting today in Charleston.
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WV Board of Education Elects Hardesty President

The West Virginia Board of Education elected L. Paul Hardesty as president during its meeting in Charleston today. He formerly served as the Board's legislative liaison from 2024-2025 and as president from 2022-2024. Victor Gabriel was re-elected vice-president and F. Scott Rotruck was re-elected secretary. Nancy J. White was elected as the WVBE financial officer.
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WV Board of Ed. Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Litigation

The West Virginia Board of Education held a special meeting today in Charleston to discuss pending litigation. The majority of the meeting was conducted in executive session due to the sensitivity of the information.
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West Virginia Board of Education Holds Several Meetings in July

The West Virginia Board of Education will hold meetings in July to address legal matters and conduct regular board business.
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West Virginia Board of Education Statement on Vaccine Lawsuit

At the release of this statement, the West Virginia Board of Education has not been served with the lawsuit that was discussed during a press conference in Beckley, West Virginia…
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WV Dept. of Ed and Partners Offer Summer Offer Meal Options for Children

The West Virginia Department of Education is once again working with local partners to support child nutrition this summer.
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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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State Superintendent Announces Appointments for County Leadership

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed the following superintendents to serve in counties currently under West Virginia Board of Education control.