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PEIA Finance Board releases FY 25 plan

The Public Employees Insurance Agency is considering another significant premium increase for participants in the coming year. The PEIA Finance Board met on October 19 and released a proposed plan…

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Vacancies in our school systems continue to grow

From kitchens to classrooms, our schools are operating shorthanded. The shortage of employees has been around for a number of years and continues to get worse. Last year, it was…

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Member Spotlight: Cheryl Canterbury

Where were you born? LaGrange, GA, but have been in WV since I was a toddler. My family tree is planted in our beautiful state. Where did you attend school?…

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WVEA President Dale Lee stresses the crisis in education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The following remarks were made by WVEA President Dale Lee to the State Board of Education at their meeting on Wednesday, September 13 regarding the opening of schools and…

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Keeping organized is critical

Maintaining your own up-to-date personal and professional records is every bit as important as keeping your lesson plans and grade book organized. Having the appropriate documentation on hand can be…

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10 tips for starting the year off right

1) Get OrganizedStart off the year by getting your personal papers organized. You never know when you may have to produce a document related to your job. Your certification, past…

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WVEA President Dale Lee challenges the State Board of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. − During the State Board of Education’s meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, WVEA President Dale Lee had a challenge for himself and the state board. “The challenge is…

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Hancock CEA leads victory over onerous attendance policy changes

It began with the Hancock Board of Education not following proper procedures in an attempt to push through policy changes that would place additional burdens and extra financial strains on…

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Delegates re-elect association leaders and recognize locals during WVEA’s Delegate Assembly

WVEA’s annual Delegate Assembly was held April 28–30 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. Delegates representing professionals, retired and professional support staff approved the WVEA’s legislative agenda, WVEA’s budget and…

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President Dale Lee addresses the WV Board of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WVEA President Dale Lee spoke today at the state Board of Education meeting about the Hope Scholarship and hiring policy. President Dale Lee made a request to the…

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