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West Virginia Receives National Recognition for Early Literacy Work

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – National representatives today recognized West Virginia’s exemplary work in improving reading proficiency across the Mountain State. The West Virginia Governor’s Office, West Virginia Legislature and West Virginia…
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WV Superintendent of Schools Elected to National Board

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has been elected to the Council of Chief State School Officers Board of Directors, the organization announced recently as part of its annual Policy Forum in Houston, Texas.
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WV Board of Ed Approves Special Community Development Project

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) approved a significant investment in a Special Community Development Project for schools in one of West Virginia’s most challenged areas…
Children board a school bus in Jefferson County.
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WV Department of Ed. Urges Safety Around School Bus Zones

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) reminds drivers to take a “brake” to keep roadways safe and use caution near school buses and school bus stops in recognition of National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 20 - 24, 2025).
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Finalists Announced for 2019 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. ­– The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced five finalists for the coveted West Virginia Teacher of the Year Award. The educators were selected from the…
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WV Adult Education Awards Announced

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Office of Adult Education is pleased to announce its 2022 student and program awards. The recognitions were a part…
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Three WV Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Three West Virginia schools have been designated as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Seven West Virginia Schools Earn National Advanced Placement® Award for Female Student Achievement

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education congratulates seven schools for earning the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Female Diversity Award. These schools have earned this…
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Superintendent Burch Congratulates West Virginia’s 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Charleston, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) today recognized three West Virginia schools as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Kenna Elementary in Kanawha County; Panther Creek Elementary in…
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WV One of Four States Recognized for Effective Early Learning Support

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) has recognized the West Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Early and Elementary Learning as one of four effective…
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Board of Education to Hold Two-Day Training as School Year Begins

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) will convene a two-day professional learning session for its members this month to broaden their knowledge and understanding of key…
Five people holding a banner. 2026 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Tiffany Barnes.
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WV Dept. of Ed Announces Ohio County Teacher as 2026 Teacher of the Year

The West Virginia Board of Education and the West Virginia Department of Education announced Tiffany Barnes from Ohio County as the 2026 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.