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An Ongoing Legacy

Each year, hundreds of eighth-grade students are inducted into the Golden Horseshoe legacy. This year, 223 students will join the more than 15,000 people who have been knighted throughout this program's longstanding tradition since 1931.
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Conferences

Educator and staff development conferences occur throughout the year focusing on specific areas critical to public education.

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Exemplary Practice Schools

This program showcases schools that demonstrate exceptional improvement practices.

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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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Unite with Numeracy

Unite educators, families, and students while enhancing teacher content knowledge and increasing student achievement and engagement.

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State Superintendent Receives High Marks for Annual Evaluation

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) performed the annual evaluation of the State Superintendent of Schools during its June meeting in Charleston today. The Board announced…
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Students Honored at Golden Horseshoe Ceremonies

Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 223 8th-grade students from West Virginia middle schools, public charter schools and the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf…
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State Superintendent Announces Appointments for County Leadership

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed the following superintendents to serve in counties currently under West Virginia Board of Education control.

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Certification

Learn more about approvals for all licensure permits, authorizations, and certifications for anyone wishing to work within West Virginia public schools.

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Browse the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards online.

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West Virginia Secondary Transition Conference - Day 1

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Holiday Inn & Suites: Charleston, WV
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West Virginia Secondary Transition Conference - Day 2

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Holiday Inn & Suites: Charleston, WV
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S.A.I.L Into a New School Year Conference - Day 1

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Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
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S.A.I.L Into a New School Year Conference - Day 2

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The WVDE seeks to attract individuals from all walks of life who are intelligent, creative, skilled, responsible, and compassionate with a desire to begin educational career paths.

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