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Gov. Justice Signs Bill Expanding Computer Science Education at West Virginia Schools
February 28, 2019 BECKLEY, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremonial bill signing today for Senate Bill 267 at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School in Beckley, WV. The new law makes West Virginia the ...
West Virginia’s Innovative Breakfast Programs Continue to Lead The Nation
February 21, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) announced that for the fifth year in a row, West Virginia is the top performing state in the nation for school ...
State Superintendent Issues Statement on Work Stoppage
February 19, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today concerning the current work stoppage: “Based on the action taken today by the House of Delegates, ...
State Superintendent Issues Statement on SB 451
February 18, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to recent activities: “I regret that circumstances have led to the announcement of work ...
First Lady Visits Berkeley County to Kick-Off Expansion of Communities In Schools Program
February 06, 2019 Martinsburg, W.Va. – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Berkeley County today, to kick-off the expansion of the Communities in Schools (CIS) program. Berkeley County Superintendent Manny Arvon and Curator for the ...
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – February 13, 2019
February 6, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at noon, in Capitol Building 6, Room 353 (Board Conference Room), ...
Department of Education Seeks Organization Partners to Feed Kids This Summer
February 1, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities during the summer months. When ...
West Virginia Board of Education Takes Stance on Education Reform Bill
January 30, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) met in emergency session today to take a stance on the Senate Education Reform Bill (SB451). “Given the events that have ...
Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County on January 30
January 29, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) will meet in emergency session on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., pursuant to W. Va. Code §6-9A-2(2)(C), an imminent material ...
Board of Education President Issues Statement on Education Bill
January 28, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Board of Education President David Perry today issued a statement on the Senate’s Education Reform bill (SB451): “Speaking solely on behalf of myself, I have tremendous ...
Nine Career Technical Education Students Receive Internships with Dutch Miller Automotive
January 25, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new partnership between Career Technical Education (CTE) Automotive Technology programs and Dutch Miller Automotive has been forged through coordination with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) ...
Junior Elementary Named West Virginia Sustainable School
January 16, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education today announced Junior Elementary School in Barbour County as the West Virginia Sustainable Schools Award (WVSS) for their green and healthy biking ...