West Virginia Public Education Collaborative

08/04/2026

We're proud to be part of the NSF-funded Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, led by West Virginia University. Through this partnership, WVPEC's STEAM TAC will expand programming into Southwestern Pennsylvania, connect middle and high school educators with energy career pathways, and develop a new energy-focused immersion. Learn more about RETI:

The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private funding to develop the nation’s next leadin...

07/27/2026

We are excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural grant awards and AWS credits! With support from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and Amazon Web Services, we awarded $45,000 in grant funding and promotional credits to aid initiatives focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance education, healthcare, and economic development in the Mountain State. Read more at https://bit.ly/3RxgPpY

With a focus on preparing today for the West Virginia of tomorrow, the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative at WVU, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and Amazon Web Services have awarded $45,000 in grant funding and promotional credits to aid initiatives focused on leveraging artifi...

07/15/2026

We are excited to spend the week learning alongside our friends at the June Harless Center at Marshall University at SREB in Nashville! Let’s go!

West Virginia is well represented at the SREB 2026 Making Schools Work Conference!

We are proud to see the June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development and the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative coming together at this year’s conference—not only to learn alongside education leaders from across the nation, but also to share the innovative work happening right here in the Mountain State.

Both organizations are presenting at this year’s conference, highlighting programs, practices, and partnerships that are making a difference across our state. We are proud to represent West Virginia and even prouder to do it together!

Pictured: Jason Gibbs, STEAM Specialist at JHC; Donna Peduto, Executive Director of WVPEC; Tarabeth Heineman, Executive Director of JHC; and Canyon Lohnas, Program Specialist at WVPEC.

Two organizations. One shared commitment. A stronger future for education in West Virginia.

06/16/2026

We are excited to team up with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to bring the Science Champions program to elementary classrooms in West Virginia! 🏒

Through hands-on, hockey-inspired activities, students explore science concepts while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Together, we hope to get students excited about science and grow the game of hockey in West Virginia. 🐧

Elementary school students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will soon explore science through the lens of hockey thanks to a new partnership involving the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed in the West Virginia University Office of the Pro...

06/12/2026

Did you miss this year's , or want to revisit the thought-provoking presentations and engaging panel discussions?

🎥 Watch the session recordings and catch up on the conversations shaping the future of education, workforce development, and innovation in West Virginia:

Focus Forward: Preparing Today for the West Virginia of Tomorrow is an annual event uniquely designed to link education and economic development. Hundreds of...

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

We are grateful for the leadership and unwavering support of our Board Chair, Mr. Scott Rotruck. His belief in our mission, commitment to students, and dedication to expanding opportunities have helped move our state forward in meaningful ways.

Scott, thank you for your vision, encouragement, and partnership. We are fortunate to have you championing the WVPEC and the communities we serve.

05/27/2026

Last Thursday, South Middle School in Morgantown hosted its annual Career Fair in collaboration with the WV K-12 Speakers Bureau ⭐

Representatives from the Virginia STEAM TAC Technical Assistance Center, M&S Consulting, Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, and WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education were in attendance to answer questions and provide information on careers in STEAM, law and public safety, health sciences, and information technology.

The story: https://lnkd.in/eg4BAYSd

05/18/2026

That's a wrap! This weekend marked the finale of Remake Learning Days in West Virginia 2026! Big thanks to our event hosts and the families who joined in on the fun—your enthusiasm made the 11th annual a success! Keep an eye out for a few remaining pop-up events in the coming weeks!

05/09/2026

Remake Learning Days in West Virginia is underway! 🌟

Pierpont Community and Technical College welcomed families to its Culinary Academy this morning for a cooking class where attendees prepared savory and sweet empanadas and sourdough tortillas together.

The shared cooking experience taught practical skills, encouraged confidence in the kitchen, and introduced young learners to cooking, nutrition, and food-related careers.

Browse all of the events happening across West Virginia during the festival: https://remakelearningdays.org/events/?fwp_region=wv.