Teams advance in final WV Academic Showdown regional competition
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – Teams from George Washington High School and Sherman High School took first and second place honors (respectively) at the final West Virginia Academic Showdown regional competition, which was hosted today by West Virginia State ...
Dedication to Student Success Earns Moundsville’s Heather Haught a $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Santa Monica, Calif., (February 17, 2022) — At McNinch Primary School, first grade teacher Heather Haught is known for caring deeply about her students, setting high standards, and creating captivating lessons that help them reach their full potential. ...
2021-22 Milken Educator Awards Tour Launches in West Virginia, Honoring Michelle Wolfe of Baker with $25,000
Santa Monica, Calif., (February 16, 2022) — The teen writers at East Hardy High School in Baker, West Virginia, publish their work in curated anthologies, shine in writing competitions and perform original verse at poetry ...
Teacher of the Week: Barb Laugh
Since 1998, Barb Laugh has spent twenty-three years working in early education. As a Preschool Special Needs teacher in Ritchie County, she has enjoyed having a hand in shaping our very youngest ...
Teacher of the Week: Summer McClintock
Morgan County Schools Instructional Coach Summer McClintock said she finds it rewarding that her job directly impacts the progression of student learning. Her main role is to partner with teachers to strategize ...
Teams Advance in Region 3 Academic Showdown at Concord
February 12, 2022 ATHENS, W.VA. – Teams from Greenbrier East High School and PikeView High School took first and second place honors (respectively) at today’s West Virginia Academic Showdown competition hosted by Concord University. These ...
WV Department of Ed Launches New TeachWV Site to Help Address Teacher Shortage
February 9, 2022 Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) launched its TeachWV campaign during the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) in Charleston today. The official launch ...
WV Board of Education Hears Update on Kanawha and Nicholas County School Construction Projects
February 9, 2022 Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) heard school construction project updates for Kanawha and Nicholas counties during its February meeting in Charleston. Both districts suffered losses during ...
Teacher of the Week: Leslie Clayberger Haynes
Since 1993, Ripley Elementary School Teacher Leslie Clayberger Haynes has worked hard to make a difference in the lives of her students. “I became an educator to reach students who need extra ...
Teacher of the Week: Alanda Hall
Spring Mills Primary Technology Teacher Alanda Hall said she loves teaching in West Virginia because it has allowed her to become a meaningful part of her community. “To encourage someone to become ...
Teacher of the Week: Samantha Dove
Straley Elementary School Instructional Interventionist Samantha Dove said she chose to become an educator to make a difference in as many lives as possible. “My favorite part of my job is seeing, ...
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – February 9, 2022
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Capitol Building 6, Suite 600, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia. The meeting agenda may be ...
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