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Academic Showdown West Virginia State University Regional Winners Announced

Institute, W.Va. – Two teams have advanced from the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) regional competition today at West Virginia State University. George Washington High School Team 1, Kanawha County, placed…
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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 Marshall University Regional Winners Announced

Huntington, W.Va. – Huntington High School Team 1, Cabell County, placed first, and Winfield High School Team 1, Putnam County, placed second at the 2024 Academic Showdown (Showdown) regional competition…
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Marshall County Educator Named West Virginia Teacher of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Marshall County’s Jennifer Schwertfeger as the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of…
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Miller Named Upshur County Superintendent

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has named Christy Miller as Superintendent of Upshur County Schools effective July 1, 2023. Miller will succeed Interim Superintendent Steven…
Morgantown team holding 1st place award at Academic Showdown.
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Morgantown High School Team 1 Named 2023 Academic Showdown Grand Champion

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce Morgantown High School Team 1, Monongalia County, as the 2023 West Virginia Academic Showdown grand champion…
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National Board Certified Teachers Honored During Recognition Celebration in Charleston

Charleston, W. Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) honored 101 educators this evening as part of the annual National Board Certification (NBC) Recognition Celebration. This year, 35…
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Potential School Plan Proposed for Nicholas County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Nicholas County mediation team, including representatives of the West Virginia Department of Education, West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the Nicholas County Board of Education…
2024 Service Personnel of the Year winner, Gary Byrdie receiving his award
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School Bus Operator Named 2024 School Service Personnel of the Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced Cabell County’s Gary Brydie as the 2024 West Virginia School Service…
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School Finance Committee to Discuss Education Funding

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Board of Education’s committee on school finance and funding will hold its inaugural meeting at 9 a.m. on August 8 to begin discussions surrounding the…
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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…
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School Finance Committee to Meet on April 30

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education’s (WVBE) committee on school finance and funding will reconvene at 9 a.m. on April 30 in Capitol Building 6, Room 353…