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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 18, 2024

State Pre-K Program Continues To Rank High Nationally

West Virginia once again scored well in the latest State of Pre-K report from the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 14, 2023

State’s Pre-K Program Ranks Among Top In Country

West Virginia has not fared well in recent national rankings of educational success. However, a recent report on the country’s pre-kindergarten programs ranked the state among the best in the nation.

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WVPB News Ashton Marra, Aug. 25, 2016

Study: W.Va. Universal Pre-K Improving Student Achievement

One year into a long-term study of the state’s universal pre-K system, researchers say the program is improving achievement for students. The West…

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WVPB News Jan. 06, 2016

Report: Pre-K Programs Put W.Va. Students Ahead in Literacy

According to a study by New America's Education Policy Program, West Virginia leads the nation in developing children's literacy skills.West Virginia was…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra, May. 13, 2015

W.Va. to Take on Study of Early Education

The West Virginia Department of Education is partnering with West Virginia University and the National Institute for Early Education Research to conduct a…

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