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West Virginia Educators Receive Presidential Award in Math and Science

The West Virginia Department of Education congratulates four educators from the state who received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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Marshall County Educator Named West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Marshall County’s Jennifer Schwertfeger as the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of…
West Virginia Teacher of the Year
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WV Dept. of Ed Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year Finalists

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.
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Ten Finalists Announced for 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced ten finalists for the 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among 2021 County Teachers of the Year…
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West Virginia Board of Education Recognizes Month of the Military Child

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) welcomed members of the West Virginia Common Ground Partnership to today’s meeting to recognize April as the Month of the…
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West Virginia Teacher and School Service Personnel of the Year Announced

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) are pleased to announce the 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year…
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2021 WV Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has selected five educators as finalists for the prestigious West Virginia Teacher of the Year Award. All finalists serve their…
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Board Press Release – June 8, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) heard an update on school safety procedures during their June meeting in Charleston. The briefing, on the heels of the…
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Milken Family Foundation Awards WV Teacher with National Award

Adam Wolfe, a math and engineering teacher at Nitro High School, was named a 2024 West Virginia Milken Educator.
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WV Department of Education, State and Federal Labor Agencies Partner for Teacher Apprenticeship Designation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is one of only a few states in the nation to designate a teacher preparation pathway as a Registered Apprenticeship. The West Virginia Board of…
Pictured is Andrew Manteau receiving a third place prize while holding an American flag.
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West Virginia Student Places Third in Microsoft® World Championship

Charleston, W.Va. – A West Virginia student claimed the bronze medal in a recent international competition that matched his technology skills against those of students from around the world. Andrew…
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Six Finalists Announced for 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced six finalists for 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among 2019 County Teachers of…