Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Senate Education Advances Bill To Raise New Teacher Pay
Senate Bill 204 would raise the base pay for teachers with less than eight years of experience. Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, said attracting new teachers with competitive pay is the state’s best bet at filling vacancies.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Education Committee Hears Report On School Funding
The West Virginia Department of Education, reviewed the Public School Support Program (PSSP) during a House Education Committee meeting this week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStatewide Homeless Survey Bill Advances
SB 239 would have behavioral health providers, treatment specialists, statewide government leaders and community stakeholders assess a breakdown of homeless demographics.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Discuss State’s Education Challenges On This West Virginia Morning
Education Reporter Chris Schulz sat down with Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, the Senate Education Committee chair, and Del. David Elliot Pritt, D-Fayette, the Minority vice chair of the House Education Committee, to learn more about what is being done to address the state's education challenges this legislative session.
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Education Leaders Talk Legislative Priorities
Education Reporter Chris Schulz sat down with Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, the Senate Education Committee chair, and Del. David Elliot Pritt, D-Fayette, the Minority vice chair of the House Education Committee, to learn more about what is being done to secure the state's future.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachians Share Economic Woes with Congress
The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest committee of the U.S. Congress held its first field hearing at Allegheny Wood Products in Petersburg, West Virginia to give citizens the chance to voice their small business’ needs to the federal government.
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