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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…
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The West Virginia Department of Education and Counties Sustain Student Support Through End of School Year

CHARLESTON W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice announced today that school buildings and facilities will remain closed while remote learning continues through the end of the school year. The announcement provides…
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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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West Virginia Department of Education Addresses COVID-19 Best Practices with New Webpage

CHARLESTON, W.Va . – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has launched a new online resource for families, students and educators regarding the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Department is…
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West Virginia Board and Department of Education Join Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs to Support Equity Partnership

Charleston, W.Va. – Today, the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and Department of Education (WVDE) entered into the West Virginia Public Education Equity Partnership with the Herbert Henderson Office…
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WVDE Hosts Memorandum Signing with Taiwan Ministry of Education (**Location Updated)

WHAT: Official Signing of Memorandum for Teacher Exchange Initiative WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, 2:45 p.m. WHERE: (**UPDATED) State Board of Education Board Room, Building 6, Suite 600 CONTACT: Christy…
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Potential School Plan Proposed for Nicholas County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Nicholas County mediation team, including representatives of the West Virginia Department of Education, West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the Nicholas County Board of Education…
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Two West Virginia Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Two West Virginia seniors are among the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars recently announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona. U.S. Presidential Scholars are…
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WV Department of Education CTEs Donate 65,000 Items to Workers

CHARLESTON, W. Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education announced today that schools and career technical education (CTE) centers are assisting in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by…
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WV Board of Education to Recognize Exemplary Practice Schools

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will recognize the first class of Exemplary Practice Schools during its May…