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Young Writers Day Celebrates Student Creativity and Skill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the Central West Virginia Writing Project, Marshall University, the EdVenture Group and the University of Charleston hosted approximately…
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State Superintendent Blatt Names Kominar to Mingo County Board of Education
Charleston, W. Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed K. Steven Kominar to the Mingo County Board of Education (BOE) effective immediately. The vacancy resulted…
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Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced
The Common Ground Partnership announced the latest class of 27 schools receiving the Purple Star Award, bringing West Virginia's total to 297 schools.
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Arts Will Come Alive During 2024 Student Art Showcase
Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will welcome 359 students to the West Virginia Culture Center on Friday, April 26, for the 2024 Arts Alive Showcase…
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National Board Certified Teachers Recognized at Ceremony
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 134 West Virginia educators as part of the annual National Board Certification (NBC) Recognition Celebration. The ceremony was held…
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West Virginia ProStart Teams Advance to National Competition
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Culinary and restaurant management teams from Marion County Technical Center and Monongalia County Technical Center will travel to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the National ProStart Invitational on April…
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Morgantown High School Team 1 Earns Academic Showdown Championship Title
Charleston, W.Va. – Morgantown High School Team 1 from Monongalia County was named the Academic Showdown Champion today following the finale of the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) season at the…
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West Virginia’s Covid Funds Waiver Approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia’s maintenance of effort (MOE) waiver request for the use of federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds has been approved by the U.S. Department…
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Spring Mills HS Advances to Academic Showdown Finale
Shepherdstown, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulates the two teams that advanced out of the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) regional competition today at Shepherd University in…
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Award-Winning Educators Mentor High Schoolers During Forum
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Members of the West Virginia Milken Educator Network met in Charleston during their annual two-day forum. They used this opportunity to mentor high school students interested in becoming teachers…
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WV Department of Education Hosts 500 Students at State Social Studies Fair in Charleston
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted more than 500 students in Charleston today as part of the 2024 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair (WVSSSF)…
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WVBE Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child
The WV Board of Education highlighted support for military children during the Month of the Military Child, alongside educator initiatives and school safety updates.