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Fourth Annual Military Signing Week Honors Students Around the State

The West Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Common Ground Partnership, will host events throughout the state recognizing students committing to military service in the United States Armed Forces.
West Virginia Department of Education
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Future and Experienced Educators Meet During Annual Symposium

Morgantown, W.Va. — More than a dozen members of the West Virginia Milken Educator Network will meet with 100 high school students representing 20 schools in Morgantown on April 7-8…
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Month of the Military Child Celebrates Military-Connected Students

The West Virginia Department of Education and the Common Ground Partnership recognize April as the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families.
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Two Teams Advance from the Region 2 Academic Showdown in Huntington

Huntington High School Team 1 and Winfield High School Team 1 have advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale.
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Winner of 2025 Arts Alive Poster Design Contest Announced

Lauryn Coffman wins the 2025 Arts Alive Poster Contest. Her design will represent the May 2 event, celebrating student talent in visual arts, music, dance, and theater at the WV Culture Center.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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WV Board of Ed. Declares an Intervention for Mingo County Schools

The State Board voted unanimously to declare an immediate intervention of Mingo County Schools during the WVBE’s March meeting in Charleston.
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National Board Certified teachers honored in Charleston

The West Virginia Department of Education recognized the most recent class of West Virginia National Board Certified (NBC) educators at the annual NBC Recognition Celebration.
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Hundreds of Young Scientists Explore Real-World Challenges at State Science and Engineering Fair

Two hundred sixty students attended the 2025 West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
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Kanawha and Braxton Counties Send Teams to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale

Nitro High School and Braxton High School Team 2 have advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale from West Virginia State University.
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Wyoming and Boone Counties Advance to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale

Westside High School Team 1 and Sherman Senior High School Team 1 advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale from the Region 4 competition.
Members of Bluefield High School Team 1.
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Mercer and Greenbrier Counties Advance to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale

Bluefield High School Team 1 and Greenbrier East High School Team 1 advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale from Concord University.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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WV Board of Ed. Receives County Updates and Harvard Recovery Scorecard Overview

West Virginia's education recovery efforts, county updates, school closures, and more were discussed during the February 2025 meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education.