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First Lady Visits Berkeley County to Kick-Off Expansion of Communities In Schools Program

Martinsburg, W.Va. – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Berkeley County today, to kick-off the expansion of the Communities in Schools (CIS) program. Berkeley County Superintendent Manny Arvon and Curator for…
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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Declares February Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs across West Virginia were recognized today by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice with an executive proclamation naming February JROTC Month…
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West Virginia Department of Education to Provide Funding through U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USAD) Child and Adult Care Food Program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia day care providers seeking ways to serve nutritious, healthy meals may qualify for funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Care…
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Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced

The Common Ground Partnership announced the latest class of 27 schools receiving the Purple Star Award, bringing West Virginia's total to 297 schools.
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2024 School Service Personnel of the Year Finalists Announced

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced five finalists for the 2024 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. This honor recognizes the outstanding contributions…
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Findings from Educator Survey Point to Support and Flexibility

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) reviewed initial findings today from a recent online survey, which solicited input from classroom teachers, counselors, principals and assistant principals…
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Military Signing Week Recognizes Students Committing to Service

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – As part of the Month of the Military Child, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the Common Ground Partnership are proud to present the inaugural…
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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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Blue Ribbon Book Club To Provide 258,000 Books To West Virginia Children

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to launch the second year of the West Virginia Blue Ribbon Book Club, a partnership between the WVDE…
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WV Department of Education and Partners Celebrate TeachWV Grow Your Own Inaugural Class

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) welcomed students of the TeachWV Grow Your Own Pathway to Teaching inaugural class along with program partners to Charleston today…
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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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WVBE Approves 2.0 Limited Waiver for Start of 2021 School Year

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) approved a limited waiver to WVBE Policy 2436.10 during its August meeting in Charleston today. The waiver of the 2.0…