Stakeholder Group to Discuss Discipline and Behavior
Mentor Program Supports County Teacher Retention
October 15, 2018
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will provide Mentor Program sessions for more than 150 teachers this fall to assist counties as they support new teachers. Participants …
West Virginia Board of Education Adopts Four Policies
October 12, 2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) adopted four policies during its monthly meeting this week. The meeting was held off-site in the media center of Petersburg High …
Three West Virginia Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Honors
October 1, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three West Virginia schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance …
Multi-Disciplinary Workshop Held to Improve School Safety
September 20, 2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A variety of stakeholders, including educators, administrators and district representatives attended a two-day, multi-disciplinary workshop to discuss school safety challenges and highlights. The West Virginia School Safety Planning …
Balanced Scorecard Released for Public Schools in West Virginia
September 13, 2018
Results Provide Valuable Information on Schools’ Success and Areas Needing Improvement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) unveiled the West Virginia Schools Balanced Scorecard (Balanced Scorecard), which …
Board of Education to Hold Two-Day Training as School Year Begins
August 14, 2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) will convene a two-day professional learning session for its members this month to broaden their knowledge and understanding of key areas …
School Finance Committee to Discuss Education Funding
August 3, 2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Board of Education’s committee on school finance and funding will hold its inaugural meeting at 9 a.m. on August 8 to begin discussions surrounding the adequacy …
Record Number of West Virginia Educators Pursuing National Certification
July 25, 2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Participation in the West Virginia National Board Certification (NBC) support program has doubled among state educators since last summer with nearly 200 teachers taking advantage of the program. …