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State Superintendent Issues Statement on Work Stoppage

Charleston, W.Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to the planned statewide work stoppage: “As a lifelong educator, I fully recognize and…
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West Virginia Leads the Nation in Breakfast Participation for Fourth Year in a Row

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) announced that for the fourth year in a row West Virginia is leading the nation in school breakfast participation. The…
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West Virginia Department Of Education Announces Grant Opportunity For Adult Education Programs

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), Office of Adult Education announced today a two-year limited grant opportunity for funding of Adult Education programs in accordance with…
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GLR Campaign recognized Hancock County

The GLR Campaign recognized Hancock County, West Virginia, as a 2016 Pacesetter for its outstanding efforts to address the health determinants of early school success, focus on driving with data…
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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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West Virginia Department of Education Seeks Organization Partners to Feed Kids this Summer

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities during the summer months…
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West Virginia High Schools Recognized For Exemplary Graduation Rates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Nearly seventy West Virginia high schools were recognized for achieving exemplary graduation rates of 90 percent or greater during the 2016-17 school year. Schools were honored by…
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West Virginia's State ESSA Plan Approved By The U.S. Department Of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced in his State of the State address Wednesday evening that the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has received a stamp of approval…
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GOVERNOR JUSTICE, BOARD OF EDUCATION HONOR WEST VIRGINIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s Chief of Staff, Mike Hall, joined West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine, West Virginia Board of Education and representatives…
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State Superintendent and Nicholas County Superintendent Issue Joint Statement on Nicholas County Mediation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine and Nicholas County Superintendent Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick today issued a statement following a meeting with FEMA officials and a…
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West Virginia Continues to Lead the Nation in High School Graduation Rates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s graduation rate continues to hover at nearly 90 percent, according to data released today by the West Virginia Department of Education. West Virginia’s 2016-17 graduation…