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Junior Elementary Named West Virginia Sustainable School

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education today announced Junior Elementary School in Barbour County as the West Virginia Sustainable Schools Award (WVSS) for their green and healthy…
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Statement on Policy 2510 from the West Virginia Superintendent of Schools

Policy 2510 is currently out for public comment. The comment period is vital to the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) in making informed policy decisions. While the comment period…
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State Superintendent Issues Update on Work Stoppage

Charleston, W.Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to the continued statewide work stoppage: “Today I met with all county superintendents regarding…
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State Superintendent and Nicholas County Superintendent Issue Joint Statement on Nicholas County Mediation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine and Nicholas County Superintendent Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick today issued a statement following a meeting with FEMA officials and a…
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Hundreds of Students Honored for Workforce Readiness

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than 400 Career Technical Education (CTE) students from across the state received the third annual Governor’s Workforce Credential (GWC), the highest honor within West Virginia’s CTE…
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West Virginia Department of Education Releases Certified Enrollment

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than 9,000 fewer students have enrolled in West Virginia public schools for the 2020-21 school year. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) reported the latest…
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West Virginia Board of Education Adopts Four Policies

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) adopted four policies during its monthly meeting this week. The meeting was held off-site in the media center of Petersburg…
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1998 West Virginia Milken Educator: Ernie Adkins

I began teaching in 2000 and have since served as a science teacher at Bluefield Middle School, assistant principal at Princeton Middle School, principal of Oakvale School and currently serve…
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West Virginia FFA Leaders Announce Record Membership

Charleston, W.Va. ­– West Virginia FFA leadership announced today that membership reached an all-time high during the 2017-18 school year at their annual convention at Cedar Lakes Convention Center. With…
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Public Comments Compiled on Rebuilding Nicholas County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Consensus Building Institute (CBI) today release a compilation of public input received concerning the rebuilding of Nicholas County Schools. Input was received between March 29, 2018…
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WVBE Adopts Updated Strategic Plan

October 13, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) accepted the West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) 2021 Strategic Plan today at the board’s monthly meeting…
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WVBE Adopts Charter Schools Policy Updates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Revisions to the state’s charter schools policy and a Special Circumstance Review were among the agenda items addressed by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) during…