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West Virginia Department of Education Announces Financial Watch List Update
March 13, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced today that eight counties have been removed from the Financial Watch List. This list is maintained by WVDE’s Office of ...
West Virginia Department of Education Announces Dates of Education Forums
March 12, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced the following dates and locations for statewide education forums: March 18 – Cabell Midland High School, 2300 U.S. Route ...
2019-2020 West Virginia IDEA Part-B Funding Application Available
The West Virginia Department of Education has published the annual funding application for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part-B here for public review and comment. The application, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department ...
West Virginia Department of Education Announces Stakeholder Input Opportunities
March 11, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine today announced opportunities for stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue regarding possible education reform that may be considered during the ...
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – March 13, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in Capitol Building 6, Room 353 (Board Conference Room), 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, ...
Teachers Honored for Earning Top National Certification
March 1, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 83 educators as part of the 2018 National Board Certification Recognition Celebration ...
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), ...