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West Virginia Children Participate in Virtual Chat with Ukrainian Refugees

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Several students in West Virginia participated in a real-world learning experience as they recently talked to a family fleeing the war in Ukraine. West Virginia Schools for…
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WV Schools for Deaf and Blind Prepare For Student’s Return

CHARLESTON, W.Va. Faculty and staff at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) are preparing for students to return to campus next week after the restoration…
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WV Schools for Deaf and Blind Move to Remote Learning after Fire on Campus

ROMNEY, W.Va. – Students attending the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will move to remote learning next week (Feb. 28 – Mar. 4) as work…
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Fire At WV Schools For Deaf And Blind Destroys Former Admin Building

Students Were Not On Campus At Time Of Incident. ROMNEY, W.Va. – All students and staff are safe after a fire broke out on the campus of the West Virginia…
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School Year 2021-22 Benefits Approved For West Virginia P-EBT

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced today there will be a third round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits allocated to eligible students who qualify…
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Teams advance in final WV Academic Showdown regional competition

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – Teams from George Washington High School and Sherman High School took first and second place honors (respectively) at the final West Virginia Academic Showdown regional competition, which…
Heather Haught Milken Award ceremony
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Dedication to Student Success Earns Moundsville’s Heather Haught a $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Santa Monica, Calif., (February 17, 2022) — At McNinch Primary School, first grade teacher Heather Haught is known for caring deeply about her students, setting high standards, and creating captivating…
Milken Bishop Wolf reaction
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2021-22 Milken Educator Awards Tour Launches in West Virginia, Honoring Michelle Wolfe of Baker with $25,000

Santa Monica, Calif., (February 16, 2022) — The teen writers at East Hardy High School in Baker, West Virginia, publish their work in curated anthologies, shine in writing competitions and…
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Teams Advance in Region 3 Academic Showdown at Concord

ATHENS, W.VA. – Teams from Greenbrier East High School and PikeView High School took first and second place honors (respectively) at today’s West Virginia Academic Showdown competition hosted by Concord…
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WV Board of Education Hears Update on Kanawha and Nicholas County School Construction Projects

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) heard school construction project updates for Kanawha and Nicholas counties during its February meeting in Charleston. Both districts suffered losses…
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WV Department of Ed Launches New TeachWV Site to Help Address Teacher Shortage

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) launched its TeachWV campaign during the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) in Charleston today. The official…
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WVDE Seeks Organization Partners to Feed Children This Summer

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to help feed children and provide…