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West Virginia High Schools Recognized For Exemplary Graduation Rates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Nearly seventy West Virginia high schools were recognized for achieving exemplary graduation rates of 90 percent or greater during the 2016-17 school year. Schools were honored by…
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West Virginia's State ESSA Plan Approved By The U.S. Department Of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced in his State of the State address Wednesday evening that the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has received a stamp of approval…
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GOVERNOR JUSTICE, BOARD OF EDUCATION HONOR WEST VIRGINIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s Chief of Staff, Mike Hall, joined West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine, West Virginia Board of Education and representatives…
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West Virginia Board of Education RESA Ad Hoc Committee to Meet in Kanawha County - January 10, 2018

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education’s RESA Ad Hoc Committee will meet to continue discussion of RESA matters set forth in House Bill 2711 on Wednesday, January…
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State Superintendent and Nicholas County Superintendent Issue Joint Statement on Nicholas County Mediation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine and Nicholas County Superintendent Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick today issued a statement following a meeting with FEMA officials and a…
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West Virginia Continues to Lead the Nation in High School Graduation Rates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s graduation rate continues to hover at nearly 90 percent, according to data released today by the West Virginia Department of Education. West Virginia’s 2016-17 graduation…
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West Virginia Officials Highlight STEM Education in Honor of Computer Science Education Week

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During today’s monthly West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) meeting, officials from Governor Justice’s Office, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Marshall University celebrated Computer…
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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…