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Morgantown, West Virginia – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has been awarded $1,956,655 through the United States Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary
Are you a middle or high school student in West Virginia with a big idea or a passion for starting your own business? The SparkWV
We are thrilled to welcome Kurt Huffman as the newest Senior Program Manager at The EdVenture Group. With his passion for education and unwavering dedication,
While completing the Master of Social Work Program through West Virginia University, a topic I have come to learn about is professional use of self.
Growing up in a small town in rural West Virginia was an experience I would not trade for the world. I would regularly run into a neighbor at the
July 17, 2024 – Morgantown, WV – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has received an $8,000 award from the First Energy Foundation to support the organization’s
The “digital bystander effect” is a term derived from the long, well-established concept of the “bystander effect”. This phenomenon, presented by two social psychologists John
Student motivation is a driving source of a thriving classroom. Without it, learning becomes a chore, engagement dwindles, and the path to academic success feels
Congratulations to the 16 participants who successfully completed the six-month Building Efficacy in STEM Today (B.E.S.T.) Community of Practice. Participants had the opportunity to earn
The EdVenture Group, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education, is pleased to announce the awardees for the Leaders Investing in Family Engagement
The EdVenture Group, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education, congratulates the 2023-2024 L.I.F.E. cohort. In April 2024, 31 school leaders from across
The EdVenture Group is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 2023-2024 ELEVATE CTE (Educators Learning to Encourage Visionary Approaches and Transformative Entrepreneurship in
Hamlin, WV – The EdVenture Group and West Virginia Family Engagement Center (WVFEC), in partnership with Lincoln County Schools, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, and
Waynesburg, PA – Get ready to fly! Middle school students across Greene County, Pennsylvania, are gearing up to showcase their skills building, coding, and flying
Dear Data Doctor, You probably saw this in the news the other day, that ice cream sales are linked to the number of East Coast hurricanes.
Huntington, WV – Bridging Innovation Week, West Virginia’s premier entrepreneurship event, concluded with a resounding success, drawing a diverse crowd of over 1,000 attendees including
The EdVenture Group, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education, is pleased to announce the awardees for its highly anticipated, inaugural SparkWV Competition.
The EdVenture Group has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the EQT Foundation to support two groundbreaking initiatives: the Greene County Innovation Ecosystem (GCIE) and
Huntington, WV – West Virginia’s annual Bridging Innovation Week will take place April 8-11th, 2024 in Huntington, West Virginia. This year’s symposium will be the
When people think of the word “competition”, they likely picture sports, boxing matches, trivia games, and other similar situations of professionals battling head-to-head for a
Huntington, WV – February 28, 2024 – The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is thrilled to announce that Victor W. Hwang, Founder and CEO of Right
The EdVenture Group, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education, is pleased to announce the finalists for its highly anticipated, inaugural SparkWV Competition.
February, the month when everyone is starting to see pink and red and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Some people make it a
The EdVenture Group is excited to announce Victoria Taylor’s promotion to Program Manager. Victoria is an asset to the organization’s family engagement, prevention, and leadership programs.
We are thrilled to introduce a dynamic duo joining The EdVenture Group as Program Managers: Angela Mink and Kim Zirk! Their passion for education
The EdVenture Group, fiscal agent of the WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, proudly announces the formation of key subcommittees that will spearhead advancement in three crucial ecosystem
Morgantown, WV – The EdVenture Group, Inc. is excited to announce its receipt of a $4.4 million grant over the next five years from the
Entrepreneurship in West Virginia and Appalachia has a long history. Appalachian residents have always been resourceful and self-reliant. Appalachian communities are home to countless small
The EdVenture Group is excited to announce Dr. Megan Mikesell’s promotion to Senior Program Manager. Megan works closely with the Family Engagement and Prevention teams to
Elevating Voices for Empowered Communities (EVEC) is part of a nearly $14 million award package and will conduct a needs assessment and implementation plan for
The EdVenture Group will join the national Million Girls Moonshot movement of like-minded organizations and partners with the shared goal to change the trajectory of
In July, Program Coordinator Victoria Taylor facilitated the Nailler Learn2Lead youth leadership programming as part of the Monongalia County Schools Summer Avalanche Program. This year’s
I love data. Quotes. Documents. Recordings. Photographs. Numbers. I love it all, but numerical data are my favorite. Numerical data can be found everywhere! Your
Technology integration and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning have been at the forefront of The EdVenture Group’s mission since its founding in 2001,
The EdVenture Group has received a $17,300 grant from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation to support the Lincoln County Family Leadership Summit (LCFLS). The LCFLS will
“Oh, the place’s you’ll go!” Dr. Seuss As an educator, I have always heard the phrase “the summer slide”. The summer slide is when students
The EdVenture Group appoints Benson and Ravenscroft to leadership roles as organization grows The President and Board of Directors of The EdVenture Group, Inc. are
Have you ever thought, “Maybe I’m just not creative.”? Or maybe you feel like you used to be when you were younger but no longer
Delbarton, WV – The EdVenture Group, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education’s Division of Adult and Technical Innovation, is pleased to announce
Wheeling, West Virginia – Bridging Innovation Week, the premier entrepreneurship event in West Virginia, recently concluded with resounding success. The event, which took place from
Wheeling, WV – On April 18, stakeholders from across West Virginia will convene at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia for the second annual West
It is no secret that West Virginia children and families are at extreme risk for negative life outcomes. West Virginia tops the US average in
Meadow Bridge, WV – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has received a $2,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund for the Pathways to Literacy Project. This
The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem has received a $125,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to support the expansion and infrastructure of the West
On behalf of The EdVenture Group, I hope that you had a blessed holiday season and found ways to relax and enjoy time with your
Within the realm of entrepreneurship, people have long had many different ideas of how one becomes an entrepreneur. There is debate over if entrepreneurs are
In July, Program Coordinator Victoria Taylor had the opportunity to lead youth leadership workshops as part of the Monongalia County Schools Summer Avalanche Program. Participating schools included South
The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is thrilled to announce Wheeling, West Virginia as its 2023 Bridging Innovation location! Bridging Innovation Week, taking place from April
One Million MORE Girls in STEM In June, Senior Program Manager Jennifer Wotring, was invited to attend the inaugural Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) Girls Build
The EdVenture Group is thrilled to welcome three new faces to our team: Donna Atwood, Cameron Keefe, and Megan Mikesell. With a variety of expertise
The West Virginia Family Engagement Center (WVFEC) program offers families a variety of opportunities to participate with their child’s learning inside and outside of the
As educators, we understand the power of mentorship for our students. You’ve probably also, at one point or another, listened to Josh Shipp’s keynote on The Power of One Caring Adult.
The EdVenture Group, Inc. excitedly announces Kenneth Gray as the newest member of the Board of Directors.
The EdVenture Group, Inc., through generous funding from West Virginia American Water, expanded its’ STEM Days program to middle school students in Summers County, West Virginia.
On November 11-12, The EdVenture Group participated in the 2021 National Forum to Advance Rural Education hosted by National Rural Education Association in partnership with the Rural Schools Collaborative.
On Friday, September 17th, The EdVenture Group, Inc., along with partners from the West Virginia Department of Education, Marshall University, and West Virginia University that form the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Education Collaborative (WVEEC), co-hosted the inaugural Classroom2Career Summit.
The EdVenture Group, Inc., is expanding its STEM innovation programming during the 2021-2022 school year in Southwestern Pennsylvania and rural West Virginia through the generosity of the EQT Foundation and American Water Company.
On June 1, 2021, The EdVenture Group, Inc. will celebrate 20 years of service to West Virginia, the Appalachia Region, and the nation.
As we come to the end of 2020, a year like none other and one that certainly caught all of us by surprise, we reflect on the many challenges but also the many blessings and the good in people.
Schools across the state, and the country, are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The West Virginia Family Engagement Center is grateful to work with an incredible network of schools and partners to support SEAMless family engagement across the state. Our August Spotlight, highlighted in our monthly newsletter, features Lincoln County Schools and the ReclaimWV Initiative.
The IEL Rise Up for Equity Virtual Summit was held June 1-5, 2020. While previously planned as a week-long in-person event in Los Angeles, California, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the organizers to take the conference virtual.
It was exciting to think about going to the IEL Rise Up for Equity National Summit on Community Schools and Family Engagement in Los Angeles, California with hundreds of other like-minded professionals working to improve student achievement and family engagement in communities all around America.
The EdVenture Group, Inc., Marshall University iCenter, and the West Virginia Department of Education wrapped up a weeklong kick-off of the Simulated Workplace Entrepreneurship Education Pathway (SWEEP) project.
The EdVenture Group, Inc. was awarded $75,695 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the cMeLead Simulated Workplace Leadership Series project.
Beginning at birth, families are a child’s most influential teacher. Multiple areas of research have shown that families play a vital role in helping to ensure that their student is successful from cradle to career.
As we gear up for a new year (and new decade!) at The EdVenture Group in 2020, we’re excited to enhance our efforts and programming in a variety of growing focus areas within the nation’s education landscape.
On Friday, November 15th, Dr. Lydotta Taylor was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Leadership West Virginia at the WV Executive’s first-ever Young Guns All-Class Reunion.
It’s a powerful feeling to sit amongst 500 of your like-minded peers, those dedicated to uplifting and fostering entrepreneurship education in communities across the United States, as a NACCE conference attendee.
Today, The EdVenture Group, Inc. was awarded $717,166 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Simulated Workplace Entrepreneurship Education Pathway (SWEEP) project.
This September, The EdVenture Group and EQT traveled to two rural Pennsylvania elementary schools (West Greene Elementary Center and Bobtown Elementary) to implement the EQT STEM Days program.
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The EdVenture Group, Inc. received a $19,358 grant from the EQT Foundation to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programming to two rural Pennsylvania schools.
If you haven’t noticed- there’s a lot of buzz around makerspaces in education lately. Does this movement have longevity, or is it another educational fad that will fade away in a few years?
Educators are constantly trying to find new solutions to problems that exist in education. Teachers are inundated by new education fads and approaches that sound great in workshops and professional development, but when these approaches are put into practice it seems to generate the same stale results.
On October 5, 2018 Toi Hershman, Regional Coordinator at EntreEd, and Matt Wolfe, Education Manager at The EdVenture Group, teamed up to deliver a full day training for 200 teachers at Gateway Regional School District located in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey.
The EdVenture Group, Inc. received a $4.8 million grant on September 26, 2018.
Morgantown, West Virginia – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has been awarded $1,956,655 through the United States Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary
Are you a middle or high school student in West Virginia with a big idea or a passion for starting your own business? The SparkWV
We are thrilled to welcome Kurt Huffman as the newest Senior Program Manager at The EdVenture Group. With his passion for education and unwavering dedication,
While completing the Master of Social Work Program through West Virginia University, a topic I have come to learn about is professional use of self.
Growing up in a small town in rural West Virginia was an experience I would not trade for the world. I would regularly run into a neighbor at the
July 17, 2024 – Morgantown, WV – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has received an $8,000 award from the First Energy Foundation to support the organization’s
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