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West Virginia’s Covid Funds Waiver Approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia’s maintenance of effort (MOE) waiver request for the use of federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds has been approved by the U.S. Department…
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Spring Mills HS Advances to Academic Showdown Finale

Shepherdstown, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulates the two teams that advanced out of the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) regional competition today at Shepherd University in…
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Award-Winning Educators Mentor High Schoolers During Forum

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Members of the West Virginia Milken Educator Network met in Charleston during their annual two-day forum. They used this opportunity to mentor high school students interested in becoming teachers…
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WV Department of Education Hosts 500 Students at State Social Studies Fair in Charleston

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted more than 500 students in Charleston today as part of the 2024 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair (WVSSSF)…
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WVBE Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child

The WV Board of Education highlighted support for military children during the Month of the Military Child, alongside educator initiatives and school safety updates.
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Academic Showdown Southern WV Community and Technical College Regional Winners Announced

Logan, W.Va. – Two teams have advanced from the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) regional competition today at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Logan campus (SWVCTC). Wheeling Park…
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Academic Showdown Concord University Regional Winners Announced

Athens, W.Va. – Bluefield High School, Mercer County, placed first, and James Monroe High School Team 1, Monroe County, placed second, today at the Concord University (CU) regional competition of…
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World War II Veteran Presented High School Diploma For Honorable Military Service

Clay, W.Va. – Students, faculty and staff from Clay County High School joined military veterans today to celebrate an honor that has been decades in the making. Ninety-nine-year-old World War…
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Greenbrier County Career Technical Education Instructor Named CTE New Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) in partnership with the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (WVACTE) presented agricultural educator Emily Dunkle with the…
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WV Department of Education and Partners to Host Regional Safety Conferences

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Office of School Safety will host safety conferences this spring in four regions across the state. WVDE Director of School…
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Putnam County Career Technical Ed Instructor Named CTE Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) in partnership with the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (WVACTE) presented culinary arts instructor Lynette Jones with…
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Academic Showdown Fairmont State University Regional Winners Announced

Fairmont, W.Va. – Two teams have advanced from the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) regional competition today at Fairmont State University (FSU). Grafton High School Team 1, Taylor County, placed first…