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Recognizing Student Achievement

More than 500 students presented 349 projects during the 2025 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair. Projects focused on topics such as anthropology, economics, political science, U.S. history, psychology, sociology and more.
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Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE)

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Common Ground Partnership

A collaborative of 24 organizations with a shared mission to support the success of all West Virginia students.

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Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia

Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia provides resources for families and educators that help increase literacy proficiency for all students.

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WV Dept. of Education Celebrates Student Excellence During State Social Studies Fair

The West Virginia Department of Education welcomed 540 students to the 2025 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair in Charleston. Students in Grades 3-12 representing 43 counties submitted 349 projects showcasing individual and group work.
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West Virginia Board of Education Recognizes Exemplary Schools

The West Virginia Board of Education welcomed the 2025 class of West Virginia Exemplary Practice Schools. This program, created by the West Virginia Department of Education in 2024, recognizes schools that illustrate outstanding school practices that positively impact student outcomes.
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Fourth Annual Military Signing Week Honors Students Around the State

The West Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Common Ground Partnership, will host events throughout the state recognizing students committing to military service in the United States Armed Forces.

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