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School Finance Committee to Discuss Education Funding

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Board of Education’s committee on school finance and funding will hold its inaugural meeting at 9 a.m. on August 8 to begin discussions surrounding the…
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Record Number of West Virginia Educators Pursuing National Certification

Participation in the West Virginia National Board Certification support program has doubled among state educators since last summer with nearly 200 teachers taking advantage of the program. Of those who participated, more than half have committed to pursuing the gold-standard credential, a record for the state.
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State Superintendent of Schools Delivers the State of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine presented the 2018 State of Education during the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) meeting today. The report provided an…
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State Parks Expanding Partnership with West Virginia Students

Charleston, W.Va. – State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine and West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) Director Stephen McDaniel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to expand…
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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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Finalists Announced for 2019 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. ­– The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced five finalists for the coveted West Virginia Teacher of the Year Award. The educators were selected from the…
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State Superintendent Exceeding Expectations

Charleston, W.Va. – In its first full review of the State Superintendent of Schools, the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) has given Dr. Steven Paine high marks for his…
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West Virginia Board of Education Approves Five Policies Following Public Comment Period

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) met today for its monthly routine business meeting. During the meeting, five policies were discussed and approved. A brief description…
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Food Sites Provide Students with Nutritious Meals During the Summer

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Office of Child Nutrition is addressing meal insecurity with the launch of its annual Summer Food Program today at Spring…
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Flanagan Resigns from State Board of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Jeffrey D. Flanagan of Kanawha County has tendered his resignation as a member of the West Virginia State Board of Education effective immediately. In a letter received…
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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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Public Comments Compiled on Rebuilding Nicholas County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Consensus Building Institute (CBI) today release a compilation of public input received concerning the rebuilding of Nicholas County Schools. Input was received between March 29, 2018…