CHARLESTON, W.VA. - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) met today in emergency session to discuss the counties that continue to remain closed to in-person learners. Only three of West Virginia’s 55 counties have failed to offer this option. Upon the review of data from local and national health officials and Governor Jim
The West Virginia Board of Education and Department of Education have reviewed the data and heard the voices of state and national health officials: our schools are safe for both students and teachers. Additionally, the state is witnessing the fruition of the vaccine rollout to all education staff as well as the allocation of
December 30, 2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following an announcement from Governor Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has revised its guidance regarding in-person instruction effective, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. The changes will provide a more consistent, in-person teaching and learning model for West Virginia children. Beginning Jan. 19, students in grades
December 22, 2020 CHARLESTON, WV – More than 2,000 West Virginia Communities In Schools (CIS) students will have happier holidays this year when toys arrive at their homes as part of the 2020 Dream Tree for Kids project. State Superintendent of Schools W. Clayton Burch announced the success of this year’s project with special recognition of
Charleston, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has posted the December 19, 2020, Saturday Education Map that determines which counties will hold in-person and blended instruction. The map is developed with information from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and vetted by the COVID-19 Data Review Panel. The weekly
December 18, 2020 CHARLESTON, W.VA. - High schools in the state will soon receive funds to support extracurricular programs that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. State Superintendent of Schools W. Clayton Burch, in collaboration with Governor Jim Justice and State Board of Education President Miller Hall, announced today the creation of the
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), in preparation for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, will send a survey to county superintendents this week to gauge the level of interest in receiving the vaccine from teachers and staff members. In accordance with the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, teachers and staff are included in
Charleston, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has posted the Dec. 12, 2020, Saturday Education Map that determines which counties will hold in-person and blended instruction. The map is developed with information from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and vetted by the COVID-19 Data Review Panel. The
In this Keeping ConnectED video, Superintendent Burch introduces us to the Tiny Homes Village in Wayne County. The program provides support for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.
Charleston, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has posted the Dec. 5, 2020, Saturday Education Map that determines which counties will hold in-person and blended instruction and directs the level of extracurricular activities permitted. The map is developed with information from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and
