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Applications Available for the Governor’s School For The Arts

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is accepting applications from current high school sophomores to attend the 2020 session, State Superintendent of Schools Dr…
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High School Graduation Rates Highest on Record

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia’s cohort graduation rates have hit historic highs according to data released by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). The adjusted cohort graduation rates represent…
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Proposed SNAP Changes Could Negatively Affect West Virginia Students

Charleston, W.Va. – Students in West Virginia could be at-risk for losing automatic free school meal eligibility under proposed changes to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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Four West Virginia Educators Earn National Honors

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Four West Virginians are among the 215 educators honored nationally with the 2017-18 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). President Donald J. Trump…
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Three West Virginia Elementary Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools

Charleston, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) today recognized three West Virginia schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. Greenmont Elementary in Wood County; Hollywood Elementary in…
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Marshall County Educator Named West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Marshall County’s Jennifer Schwertfeger as the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of…
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Partners Sign Compact to Help Grow West Virginia’s Aerospace Industry

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) along with officials from Marshall University, Yeager Airport and the West Virginia Department of Commerce today announced an aerospace partnership…
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Cabell County Food Services Director Receives National Recognition for Helping Feed Kids

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education and Cabell County Schools joined representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today to recognize Rhonda McCoy with the Summer…
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State Superintendent Issues Statement on Salary Increase

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to a State Board of Education vote to increase his salary: “I am…
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West Virginia FFA Breaks Membership Record and Changes Lives of Students

Ripley, W.Va. – West Virginia FFA leaders announced that for the second consecutive year, FFA membership has broken a state record. During the 2018-19 school year FFA membership grew to…
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Six Finalists Announced for 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced six finalists for 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among 2019 County Teachers of…
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Inaugural School Leadership Network Held for Experienced Principals

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) held the inaugural session of its School Leadership Network for experienced principals, June 17 – 19 in Morgantown. Nearly 100…