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Photo of 2024 Ball Toyota Scholar event attendees conversing in a grand space at the Governor's Mansion.
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West Virginia Department of Education, First Lady and United Way Recognize Ball Toyota Scholars

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) joined the Office of First Lady Cathy Justice and the United Way to honor Ball Toyota Family Scholars during a…
A mother and daughter are lying on the floor, smiling and drawing together.
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West Virginia Department of Education Offers New Resource to Support Student Mental Health and Well-being

Charleston, W.Va. – As part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce a new resource available to families, educators, caregivers…
Photo of the Frametown Elementary School team from the 2024 Fit & Active Challenge
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WV Department of Education Event Encourages Healthy and Active Lifestyles

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) welcomed elementary and middle school students to the third annual Fit+Active Schools Face-off today at the West Virginia Culture Center…
Graphic with the words "congratulations to our 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars" on it along with pictures of Grant Kenamond and Lauren Shen
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Two West Virginia Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to celebrate the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars from the Mountain State. Lauren Jiayi Shen from Morgantown High School…
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WV Board of Education Issues State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) issued a State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School (MNMS) in Berkeley County during the Board’s May meeting today…
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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…
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Regional School Safety Meetings Address Threats to Child Safety

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host a series of regional school safety meetings beginning in Charleston, May 7, 2024, at the Embassy Suites, 300…
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State Superintendent Blatt Names Kominar to Mingo County Board of Education

Charleston, W. Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed K. Steven Kominar to the Mingo County Board of Education (BOE) effective immediately. The vacancy resulted…
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Young Writers Day Celebrates Student Creativity and Skill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the Central West Virginia Writing Project, Marshall University, the EdVenture Group and the University of Charleston hosted approximately…
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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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Arts Will Come Alive During 2024 Student Art Showcase

Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will welcome 359 students to the West Virginia Culture Center on Friday, April 26, for the 2024 Arts Alive Showcase…
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West Virginia ProStart Teams Advance to National Competition

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Culinary and restaurant management teams from Marion County Technical Center and Monongalia County Technical Center will travel to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the National ProStart Invitational on April…