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West Virginia Department of Education
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West Virginia Increases National Ranking For Educators with Top Teacher Certification

The West Virginia Department of Education’s National Board Certification Awareness and Support program brought teachers to the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, June 18 – 20, 2019, for an in-depth look at the process for those considering pursuing their certification.
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KidStrong Partners Address Needs of West Virginia Children

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia KidStrong Conference brings approximately 1,000 participants to Charleston, West Virginia, for a professional learning opportunity Thursday and Friday, June 13 – 14, 2019. Currently…
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Cabell County Assistant Teacher Named State Service Personnel Employee of The Year

Charleston, W.Va. – A man with a fitting name is giving hope to hundreds of students. For this reason, Lionel Hope Jr., an early childhood assistant teacher at Highlawn Elementary…
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Career Tech Students Participate in Career Signing Day

Charleston, W.Va. – Six students from West Virginia’s nationally recognized Career Technical Education (CTE) Simulated Workplace program participated in the first-ever Simulated Workplace Career Signing Day at Dutch Miller today…
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Childhood Hunger Addressed Through Summer Food Program

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) kicked off its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) at Overbrook Elementary School in Charleston today. The program supports child nutrition…
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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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U.S. Secretary of Education Names Junior Elementary a 2019 Green Ribbon School

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Junior Elementary School (JES) in Barbour County is among the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award…
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West Virginia Department of Education Releases Stakeholder Input Report

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released the West Virginia’s Voice final report today concluding a two-month process to gather input from stakeholders on education advancement…
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More than 200 Students Receive West Virginia’s Highest Honor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, 223 eighth-graders from across the state received recognition as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe. This recognition honors students earning the highest achievement in knowledge of West…
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First Lady Visits Raleigh County to Kick-Off Expansion of Communities in Schools Program

Beckley, W.Va. – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Raleigh County today, to kick-off the expansion of the Communities in Schools West Virginia (CIS-WV) program. West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr…
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West Virginia’s Early Learning Programs Rank Among Top in the Nation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s Universal Pre-K Program once again ranks among the top in the nation, according to the 2018 Yearbook released today by the National Institute for Early…
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Superintendent Paine Appoints Mullins to Logan County Board of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine today appointed Barry Mullins to the Logan County Board of Education. Mullins will fill the seat vacated by Paul Hardesty, following…