Teacher of the Week: Kelly Bryant
Logan Elementary School Logan Elementary School Third-Grade Teacher Kelly Bryant said success may look different for each child, but every child deserves a chance to be their best self. “Teaching is about providing ...
WV Student Finalists Selected for 2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program
November 1, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced today West Virginia’s finalists for the 2021-2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Six finalists were chosen from an extensive application pool ...
Teacher of the Week: Heather Haught
McNinch Primary School The education system in West Virginia is so successful because school leaders genuinely care about making a positive impact, according to Heather Haught, a first-grade teacher at McNinch Primary School ...
Teacher of the Week: Kristina Starcher
Walton Elementary School Walton Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Kristina Starcher said from a very young age she had always wanted to be a teacher. Since 1986, she has worked to build bonds with ...
WVBE Adopts Updated Strategic Plan
October 13, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) accepted the West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) 2021 Strategic Plan today at the board’s monthly meeting at the State Capitol Complex ...
WVDE, HEPC & WVCTCS Launch Classroom 2 Career Navigator
October 13, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) and the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS) released a new resource ...
WVBE Honors Students Earning National Awards in CTE Competitions
October 13, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recognized 17 students who earned top honors during their Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) national conferences this summer. The students represent all ...
Teacher of the Week: Alexa Morton
Ruffner Elementary School Ruffner Elementary School Special Education Teacher Alexa Morton said her favorite aspect of her job is working with so many wonderfully unique students. “They each have their own set of ...
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – October 13, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in Capitol Building 6, Suite 600 (Board Room), 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, ...
WVDE Announces 2021 Project AWARE Grant
September 23, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A multi-million-dollar federal award will assist the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to increase mental health supports for children. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ...
Teacher of the Week: Kim Tenney
Webster County High School Webster County High School Special Education Teacher Kimberly Tenney said children need love and someone to believe in them. “I believe in them, and I want to reach them ...
Teacher of the Week: Christine Lambert
Brandywine Elementary School As the Fourth-Grade All-Inclusive Teacher at Brandywine Elementary School, Christine Lambert said her favorite aspect of teaching is helping students become more confident and independent. “The easiest and fastest way ...
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