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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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West Virginia Recognized for Increase of Females in Computer Science

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – West Virginia is among the top states in the country actively closing the gender gap in computer science classes. As a result, the state was recognized for…
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WV Department of Ed Launches New TeachWV Site to Help Address Teacher Shortage

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) launched its TeachWV campaign during the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) in Charleston today. The official…
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Education and Military Leaders Sign Compact to Strengthen Partnership and Support Students

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and local military representatives joined together today to resign the Common Ground Compact, reaffirming…
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WV Board of Ed. Receives County Updates and Harvard Recovery Scorecard Overview

West Virginia's education recovery efforts, county updates, school closures, and more were discussed during the February 2025 meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education.
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2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year have been announced!
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WV Board and Department of Education Recognize Teacher and Service Personnel of Year Sponsors

The West Virginia Board of Education and the West Virginia Department of Education will welcome program sponsors to the 2025 Celebration of Excellence in Education honoring the West Virginia Teacher of the Year and the West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. The WVDE will host the event on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center.
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WVBE Honors Students Earning National Awards in CTE Competitions

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recognized 17 students who earned top honors during their Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) national conferences this summer. The students…
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West Virginia’s Middle College Program Presented to State Board of Education

Program is a first in the nation and will be hosted at Fairmont State University Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) received a briefing about a…
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State Superintendent Blatt Names Ohio County Board Member

Charleston, W. Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Erik A. Schramm Sr. to the Ohio County Board of Education (BOE) effective immediately. The vacancy resulted…
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Paine Announces His Retirement as State Superintendent

Charleston, W. Va. – West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven L. Paine announced Wednesday that he will retire from his position effective June 30, 2020, or before if…
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West Virginia Board of Education Professional Development/Training Session – August 27-28, 2018 – Kanawha County

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Board of Education members will participate in general discussions in a planned educational and training setting in Capitol Building 6, Room 353 (Board Conference Room)…