April 30th, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Nicholas County mediation team, including representatives of the West Virginia Department of Education, West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the Nicholas County Board of Education (NCBOE) today released a potential plan for the rebuilding of Nicholas County Schools, inclusive of school locations and configurations. The mediation
April 26, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Consensus Building Institute (CBI) today release a compilation of public input received concerning the rebuilding of Nicholas County Schools. Input was received between March 29, 2018 and April 24, 2018 via email and in the form of public comment cards, index cards and sticky notes placed on
The West Virginia Department of Education has published the annual funding application for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B on its Web site at https://wvde.us/special-education/finance/annual-state-idea-funding-application/ for public review and comment. The application, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, addresses requirements of the act and the state’s use of
March 6th, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today regarding the remainder of the school year: “It truly is a great day for education in West Virginia. I am pleased that our students, teachers and service personnel will return to school on Wednesday, March 7 following
February 28, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education met in a joint session with the Nicholas County Board of Education on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 to discuss the joint mediation process for Nicholas County schools impacted by the 2016 floods. During this meeting, board members heard from Stacie Smith, Senior
February 24, 2018 Charleston, W.Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to the continued statewide work stoppage: “Today I met with all county superintendents regarding the planned work stoppage for next week. Many asked whether the state was planning to pursue legal action in this matter.
February 20, 2018 Charleston, W.Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to the planned statewide work stoppage: “As a lifelong educator, I fully recognize and support the work of our teachers and service personnel. Our educators are committed to their profession and dedicate their passions every
February 13, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) announced that for the fourth year in a row West Virginia is leading the nation in school breakfast participation. The School Breakfast Scorecard ranks states and the District of Columbia on the basis of participation of low-income children in the School Breakfast Program.
February 7, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), Office of Adult Education announced today a two-year limited grant opportunity for funding of Adult Education programs in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) for fiscal year 2019
January 30, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs across West Virginia were recognized today by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice with an executive proclamation naming February JROTC Month. The Governor highlights the many benefits JROTC programs bring to West Virginia students, including preparing “students to lead positive, productive
