About the Common Ground Partnership

Common Ground Partnership Compact

Compacts have been signed by a variety of partners since 2011. An updated Common Ground Partnership Compact was signed on November 12, 2024.

Government, community, and military-based partners work together on activities to enhance education and help students pursue education, employment, and/or enlistment upon graduation. 

Their combined resources assist West Virginia’s youth reach their full potential by:

  • Offering students exciting opportunities for career exploration.
  • Empowering educators with resources and programs to enhance instruction, cultivate leadership skills, and foster a well-educated, civically engaged workforce.
  • Encouraging educational leaders to create a climate and culture that meets the unique needs of military-connected children and their families.

Review the complete list of Common Ground Partners.

Recent News

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Military and Civic Organizations Reinforce Commitment to Students and Schools

Members of the West Virginia Common Ground Partnership met in Charleston to sign the 2024 Compact.
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Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced

Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Common Ground Partnership announced its fourth class of West Virginia schools
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WVBE Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recognized partnerships that support military-connected children during its April
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