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Education WV member Dinah Adkins addressed the Kanawha County Board of Education about SB 199, which focuses on student behavior. She encouraged everyone to work together to create a plan that supports both students and staff and strengthens Kanawha schools! 🏫✨
December 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Education WV member Dinah Adkins addressed the Kanawha County Board of Education about SB 199, which focuses on student behavior. She encouraged everyone to work together to create a plan that supports both students and staff and strengthens Kanawha schools! 🏫✨
Congratulations to Wetzel County member and delegate Bill Bell, who was honored as West Virginia History Teacher of the Year! 🏆🎊
December 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to Wetzel County member and delegate Bill Bell, who was honored as West Virginia History Teacher of the Year! 🏆🎊
🍪 Cookies & Cocoa ☕
Braxton County members came together for a productive meeting and enjoyed a fun ornament swap!
Braxton County members came together for a productive meeting and enjoyed a fun ornament swap!
December 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🍪 Cookies & Cocoa ☕
Braxton County members came together for a productive meeting and enjoyed a fun ornament swap!
Braxton County members came together for a productive meeting and enjoyed a fun ornament swap!
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December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Retirees... check your eligibility for the PEIA Assistance Programs!
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Retirees... check your eligibility for the PEIA Assistance Programs!
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
Berkeley professionals helped spread joy by purchasing gifts for four students in need, one from each Berkeley County high school. Pictured are Jana Woofter, Co-President and Erica White, Vice President, Secondary, holding the wrapped presents. 🌟🎁
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Berkeley professionals helped spread joy by purchasing gifts for four students in need, one from each Berkeley County high school. Pictured are Jana Woofter, Co-President and Erica White, Vice President, Secondary, holding the wrapped presents. 🌟🎁
🎄✨ Wetzel County members enjoyed a fantastic evening at the EWV-Wetzel County Annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 12, at Baristas! With over 50 members in attendance, the night was filled with great company, generous giveaways, and meaningful action. Thank you to everyone who came out!
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🎄✨ Wetzel County members enjoyed a fantastic evening at the EWV-Wetzel County Annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 12, at Baristas! With over 50 members in attendance, the night was filled with great company, generous giveaways, and meaningful action. Thank you to everyone who came out!
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December 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Retirees... check your eligibility for the PEIA Assistance Programs!
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
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Retiree Assistance Programs for PEIA Premiums and Benefits | Education West Virginia
If you are a retired school or public employee and are having trouble affording your PEIA premiums or out of pocket health care costs, PEIA offers two assistance programs for retired employees and surviving dependents who qualify. Assistance is based on...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Retirees... check your eligibility for the PEIA Assistance Programs!
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
Learn about the programs at https://educationwv.org/advocating-change/new-from-ewv/retiree-assistance-programs-peia-premiums-and-benefits.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Applications are open for our current round of Grants to Educators! To support educators during the application process, programs staff will hold two virtual information sessions.
January 13 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
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February 19 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
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January 13 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
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February 19 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NEA Foundation Grants to Educators Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Please join The NEA Foundation staff for a virtual information session to receive application guidance for this round of Grants to Educators.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Applications are open for our current round of Grants to Educators! To support educators during the application process, programs staff will hold two virtual information sessions.
January 13 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/44kGLs4
February 19 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rWpb7Z
January 13 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
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February 19 @ 7:00-8:00 PM ET
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Are you a public school educator with a great idea for your classroom or professional growth?
Applications are open for the next round of grants to educators! Apply for funding to bring your idea to life.
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Applications are open for the next round of grants to educators! Apply for funding to bring your idea to life.
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Grants for Educators - The NEA Foundation
The NEA Foundation supports public schools through grants for educators and a unique year-long global fellowship.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Are you a public school educator with a great idea for your classroom or professional growth?
Applications are open for the next round of grants to educators! Apply for funding to bring your idea to life.
💻 https://bit.ly/48kkUU6
Applications are open for the next round of grants to educators! Apply for funding to bring your idea to life.
💻 https://bit.ly/48kkUU6
Education WV was well represented at AFT's Leader Meeting in Chicago, held December 5 and 6. Amber McCoy, Angie Turkelson, Kristie Skidmore, and Josh Gary attended sessions about mobilizing, organizing and empowering members to fight for a better future.
December 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Education WV was well represented at AFT's Leader Meeting in Chicago, held December 5 and 6. Amber McCoy, Angie Turkelson, Kristie Skidmore, and Josh Gary attended sessions about mobilizing, organizing and empowering members to fight for a better future.
Festive vibes all around! Nicholas County ESP gathered for a wonderful Christmas dinner meeting on Friday. 🎄✨
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Festive vibes all around! Nicholas County ESP gathered for a wonderful Christmas dinner meeting on Friday. 🎄✨
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December 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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The 2026 Legislative Session will be here before we know it.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🎄 Education WV Putnam County hosted their annual holiday party last night, and members enjoyed delicious food and a fun gift exchange! Thank you to all who attended! 🎅
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🎄 Education WV Putnam County hosted their annual holiday party last night, and members enjoyed delicious food and a fun gift exchange! Thank you to all who attended! 🎅
Throughout the public hearings and again on Thursday, Lee applauded the work the finance board has done and has repeatedly said that their hands are mostly tied. Now that the plans are approved, Lee is calling on lawmakers to make changes during the 2026 legislative session. https://bit.ly/4iJ5PPp
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December 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Throughout the public hearings and again on Thursday, Lee applauded the work the finance board has done and has repeatedly said that their hands are mostly tied. Now that the plans are approved, Lee is calling on lawmakers to make changes during the 2026 legislative session. https://bit.ly/4iJ5PPp
The PEIA Finance Board met yesterday and approved the proposed plan for the next fiscal year without any changes. Among the changes in the plan are a 3% increase for active employees to begin July 2026 and an increase in the spousal surcharge. https://bit.ly/4a0re4e
Finance Board
PEIA is required by law to maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and security of our members’ protected health information (PHI).
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December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The PEIA Finance Board met yesterday and approved the proposed plan for the next fiscal year without any changes. Among the changes in the plan are a 3% increase for active employees to begin July 2026 and an increase in the spousal surcharge. https://bit.ly/4a0re4e
🎄Tis the season for holiday fellowship! EWV-Wood County hosted their Christmas party at the Blennerhassett Hotel, and members enjoyed a white elephant gift exchange and delicious appetizers.
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🎄Tis the season for holiday fellowship! EWV-Wood County hosted their Christmas party at the Blennerhassett Hotel, and members enjoyed a white elephant gift exchange and delicious appetizers.