Ten Finalists Announced for WV School Service Personnel of the Year
July 20, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced 10 finalists for the 2021-2022 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. This honor recognizes the commitment and dedication …
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Joins WVDE to Promote Adult Education
July 19, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) Office of Adult Education is pleased to announce the “Never Too Late to Graduate” campaign featuring West Virginia native and America’s Got Talent …
Ripley High School Teacher Named 2021 WV History Teacher of the Year
July 15, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Adena Barnette, a teacher at Ripley High School in Ripley, W.Va., has been named the 2021 West Virginia History Teacher of the Year. Barnette, a veteran educator, has dedicated her …
WVBE Adopts Charter Schools Policy Updates
July 14, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Revisions to the state’s charter schools policy and a Special Circumstance Review were among the agenda items addressed by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) during its regular July …
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Available In All 55 Counties
July 14, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is the latest state to boast full participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the West Virginia Department of Education announced today at the monthly Board of Education meeting. …
WVDE Introduces Contest to Increase Vaccinations Amongst Students
July 12, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced its latest initiative to encourage students, teachers and staff to be vaccinated. The “I Got Vaxxed Competition” is designed to encourage vaccinations …
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – July 14, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Capitol Building 6, Room 353, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, …
Blue Ribbon Book Club To Provide 258,000 Books To West Virginia Children
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to launch the second year of the West Virginia Blue Ribbon Book Club, a partnership between the WVDE, …
More than 200 WV Students Honored in 2021 Golden Horseshoe Ceremonies
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recognized for their achievement in knowledge of West Virginia history, 223 eighth graders from middle schools across the state will be honored as 2021 Knights and Ladies …