Assistant Superintendent of PK-12 Adult Instruction and Career Engagement Clinton Burch will be a guest on Inside West Virginia Politics with Rick Johnson this weekend. He will discuss career technical education in West Virginia and the opportunities it provides students! 💼

🤖 Robotics Student Spotlight 🤖 Superintendent Michele L. Blatt enjoyed watching aspiring engineers bring their passion to life at the Kanawha County Robotics Invitational on March 6, 2025. Student teams from across the county showcased their innovative projects and skills on

✏️ Showcasing Student Excellence ✏️ The West Virginia Department of Education hosted 260 students at the 2025 West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on March 10. 🧪 Budding scholars and scientists from Grades 3-12 presented

The March 12 meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education will commence at 10 a.m. Tune in to the meeting 👉 bit.ly/WVBE-Meeting. #WVEd

✏️ Educator Excellence ✏️ 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. The event honored the new National Board Certified Teachers and those who

In this week's #KeepingConnectED, the West Virginia Department of Education celebrates educators who have earned or maintained their National Board Certification, the top credential educators can earn in the country. West Virginia ranks 11th in the nation for the percentage of

🚨 Attention K-3 Educators and Administrators🚨 The West Virginia Department of Education is providing evidence-based literacy instruction focused on the science of reading at no cost to educators through Lexia's LETRS coursework. Interested in learning more? 🤔 Join the

🚨 Attention K-3 Educators and Administrators🚨 The West Virginia Department of Education is providing evidence-based literacy instruction focused on the science of reading at no cost to educators through Lexia® LETRS®. Interested in learning more? 🤔 Join the informational

In this week's #KeepingConnectED, 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Seth Skiles shares his unique perspective on music education and how teaching makes him a lifelong learner. 🎶🍎 #WVEd #WVTOY2025

🍎 Supporting School Communities 🍎 Today is World Autism Awareness Day. West Virginia Department of Education staff members wore blue, joining countless others to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder, to promote understanding, and to encourage support for individuals

🇺🇸 Committing to Serve 🇺🇸 Throughout the week of April 7, students across the state will pledge to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Join us in thanking these students for their willingness to serve their country. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4cp3xSf. #WVEd

🟣 Purple Up Day 🟣 Today, we proudly join others across the state in wearing purple to honor the strength and resilience of military children, especially those navigating the challenges of a loved one's deployment. We are grateful for our Purple Star Schools and Districts that

☀️ Summer Learning Opportunity ☀️ We have extended the application deadline for the Governor's School for Entrepreneurship to May 9! 🗓️ This is a hands-on learning opportunity for 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade students. 💼 Learn more 👉 bit.ly/42qZq4Z. Apply today 👉

🍎 Celebrating a Champion of Education 🍎 Over the weekend, State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt was inducted into the Marshall University June Harless Center Hall of Fame. Superintendent Blatt has had an esteemed career in the education field that started in the

🍎 School Principals' Day 🍎 Our school administrators guide, encourage, uplift, and lead teachers and staff every school year to be the best they can be, offering a supporting hand that creates an engaging learning atmosphere. ✏️ Thank you for leading your schools down a

🚨 Application Due Date 🚨 Calling all 2026 County Teachers and Service Personnel of the Year! Make sure to get your state-level applications submitted by May 12! Teacher of the Year Application 👉 bit.ly/4jK2qiQ. Service Personnel of the Year Application 👉

🍎 From Cleaning to Creating a Learning Environment 🍎 In this week's #KeepingConnectED, listen to the uplifting story of Darren Goodwin, a school custodian at Nitro Elementary School who defied the odds to pursue his newfound dream of becoming a teacher. His journey from

🎉 History in the Making 🎉 The word "legacy" is commonly associated with the Golden Horseshoe. Kayleigh is her family's newest Golden Horseshoe recipient, a tradition that started with her grandfather. She follows in the footsteps of her mother, older brother, and cousin. The

L. Paul Hardesty was unanimously elected as the new West Virginia Board of Education president during its July 9 meeting today. We are grateful for the leadership and dedication of former president Nancy White to public education during her term. The following elections also took

The July 14 special meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education will commence at 12:00 p.m. Stream the meeting 👉 bit.ly/409GHZS. #WVEd