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2025 Teacher of the Year Finalists
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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!
2025 Service Personnel of the Year Finalists
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2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year Finalists Announced

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year. This honor recognizes excellence…
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WV Board of Education Elects Nancy White President

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) unanimously elected Nancy J. White as president during its July meeting in Charleston. White previously held the position of Vice…
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WV Department of Education to Host INVEST Professional Learning Sessions

What: INVEST (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support, Target)Conference and Math Workshop When: Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27, 2024; 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. (lunch, noon) Where: Charleston Coliseum…
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West Virginia Department of Education Hosts 2024 Golden Horseshoe Knighting Ceremony

What: 2024 Golden Horseshoe Knighting Ceremony When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Ceremony 1, 9 a.m.; Ceremony 2, 11 a.m.; Ceremony 3, 1:30 p.m. Where: West Virginia Culture Center, State Capitol…
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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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Governor’s Schools Program Returns to Provide Students with New Opportunities

Charleston, W.Va. – Locations and universities across the state of West Virginia will host approximately 544 students this summer as part of the 2024 class of Governor’s Schools. Gov. Jim…
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WV Department of Education Announces 2024 Albert Yanni Scholarship Winners

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the 2024 Albert Yanni Scholarship recipients. Thirty (30) career technical education (CTE) students were each awarded…
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…
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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…