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Members of Huntington High School's Academic Showdown team.
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Huntington High School Wins First Academic Showdown Regional

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Marshall University congratulate Huntington High School (Cabell County) for placing first and Hurricane High School (Putnam County) for placing…
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2026 Academic Showdown Season Kicks Off at Marshall University

The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission are pleased to host the fifth annual Academic Showdown with the first regional competition beginning Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Marshall University.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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WV Board of Ed. Removes Pocahontas County’s State of Emergency Status

The West Virginia Board of Education voted to end the state of emergency at Pocahontas County High School during its February meeting in Charleston.
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WV Dept. of Ed. Celebrates a Month of Career Technical Education

The West Virginia Department of Education recognizes Career Technical Education Month in the Mountain State throughout February and will highlight the important role CTE plays in preparing students for high-demand careers, strengthening West Virginia’s workforce and supporting the state’s economy.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Dept. of Ed. Seeks Organization Partners To Feed Kids This Summer

The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities this summer.
Two people standing in front of Governor's School of Entrepreneurship banners.
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WV Dept. of Ed. Launches 2026 Governor’s Schools Applications

The West Virginia Department of Education is accepting applications for the 2026 Governor’s Schools of West Virginia. This program offers summer residential learning experiences at designated universities for high school students.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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WV Board of Ed. Appoints New Superintendent with Emergency Vote to Intervene in Hancock County

The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously to fully intervene in Hancock County Schools during an emergency meeting in Charleston today.
West Virginia Department of Education
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Marcum Appointed to Unexpired Logan School Board Seat

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Craig Marcum to the Logan County Board of Education.
David Rosier, Tiffany Barnes, and West Virginia Board of Education members smiling while standing in front of a Toyota RAV4.
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Teacher and School Service Personnel of the Year Recognized at State Board Meeting

The West Virginia Board of Education recognized the state’s 2026 Teacher of the Year and School Service Personnel of the Year during the January meeting in Charleston.
West Virginia Department of Education
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Webster County High School Instructor Named 2025 National CTE Award Recipient

The West Virginia Department of Education proudly announces that Health Science (Therapeutic Services) Instructor Beth Roberts has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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West Virginia Graduation Rate Rises, Early Learner Interventions Decrease

Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt shared beginning-of-the-year (BOY) benchmarks with the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) during its December meeting in Charleston.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Dept. of Ed. To Host a Day of Coding

The West Virginia Department of Education will welcome 12 schools to the State Capitol for the third annual Country Roads Codes Day on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Rotunda.