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Lee, Sullivan and Pack inside the Kanawha County Public Library. Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography.

Inside West Virginia Public Schools

A strong

education system is not only important at the family level but also necessary for a thriving economy, as students represent the future workforce. There is no question that many challenges persist for public
Written by Paige Udermann
education across the state, but many key leaders are working toward a better future for West Virginia’ s education system.
One of those leaders is the West Virginia Board of Education( WVBE). The WVBE sets education goals and
policies and oversees the state’ s public school system to make sure it runs effectively and serves West Virginia’ s students to the best of its ability. Its goals revolve around creating stronger school systems, improving student success and accountability, preparing
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