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West Virginia Department of Education Offers New Resource to Support Student Mental Health and Well-being
Charleston, W.Va. – As part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce a new resource available to families, educators, caregivers…

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WV Department of Education Event Encourages Healthy and Active Lifestyles
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) welcomed elementary and middle school students to the third annual Fit+Active Schools Face-off today at the West Virginia Culture Center…

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Two West Virginia Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to celebrate the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars from the Mountain State. Lauren Jiayi Shen from Morgantown High School…
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WV Board of Education Issues State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) issued a State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School (MNMS) in Berkeley County during the Board’s May meeting today…
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WV Board of Education to Recognize Exemplary Practice Schools
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will recognize the first class of Exemplary Practice Schools during its May…
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Regional School Safety Meetings Address Threats to Child Safety
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host a series of regional school safety meetings beginning in Charleston, May 7, 2024, at the Embassy Suites, 300…
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State Superintendent Blatt Names Kominar to Mingo County Board of Education
Charleston, W. Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed K. Steven Kominar to the Mingo County Board of Education (BOE) effective immediately. The vacancy resulted…
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Young Writers Day Celebrates Student Creativity and Skill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the Central West Virginia Writing Project, Marshall University, the EdVenture Group and the University of Charleston hosted approximately…

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Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced
The Common Ground Partnership announced the latest class of 27 schools receiving the Purple Star Award, bringing West Virginia's total to 297 schools.
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West Virginia ProStart Teams Advance to National Competition
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Culinary and restaurant management teams from Marion County Technical Center and Monongalia County Technical Center will travel to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the National ProStart Invitational on April…
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National Board Certified Teachers Recognized at Ceremony
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 134 West Virginia educators as part of the annual National Board Certification (NBC) Recognition Celebration. The ceremony was held…
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Morgantown High School Team 1 Earns Academic Showdown Championship Title
Charleston, W.Va. – Morgantown High School Team 1 from Monongalia County was named the Academic Showdown Champion today following the finale of the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) season at the…