Appalachia is full of ancient cave systems. Some are so deep nobody’s sure where they begin or end. For Inside Appalachia, Folkways Reporter Andrea “river” Peterson explored a once-privately owned underground landscape that recently became a Pennsylvania State Park.
Congratulations to all those who rose to the STEAM Challenge WV. The response to this challenge was terrific. Winners were selected at random from completed entries at each grade level. It was great fun to see the pictures of students engaged in these STEAM activities. Winning classrooms will receive a cash prize to purchase technology for the classroom.
Ashley Peggs, a former middle school gifted teacher in Kanawha County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s September 2026 Above and Beyond Teacher Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State educators.
Join WVPB for the opportunity to put being a caring neighbor into practice with community service, as we put together sensory care kits for Exceptional Possibilities of West Virginia. These kits will be distributed to children with disabilities across West Virginia.
The West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Teacher Award is in honor of educators from all grade levels (K-12) and disciplines who go the extra mile. These teachers are known for paving the way for academic achievement, using new and innovative strategies to reach students, or simply making a difference in the lives of their students every day.