This week on Inside Appalachia, we head to the woods for a master class in foraging for wild mushrooms. And the woman behind the popular TikTok account “Appalachian Forager” makes jam from pawpaws and jewelry from coyote teeth. We also visit the Alleghany Highlands, where mountain maple syrup traditions are changing with the times.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 11, 2025

New Analysis Focused On Learning Recovery Since COVID-19 Pandemic

During the pandemic, academic achievement fell across the board, including foundational skills like reading and math. The Education Recovery Scorecard released Tuesday shows where West Virginia's academic recover ranks nationally.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 26, 2024

New Law Aims To Keep Kids In School

A new law hopes to address the issue of chronic absenteeism this fall.

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Education Randy Yohe, Sep. 13, 2023

Justice Calls WVU Curriculum Bloated, Rejects State Bailout

Justice said he did not sense a call for WVU funding help from House or Senate leadership.

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Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 28, 2023

WVU Students May No Longer Qualify For Academic Honors Society

West Virginia University’s proposal to close its World Languages department is drawing attention from national organizations.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 10, 2023

Despite Concerns, Educators See Artificial Intelligence As A Classroom Tool

Artificial intelligence is raising the possibility that students could cheat when writing papers, but educators and technology companies are ahead of the curve.

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Education Shepherd Snyder, Jun. 13, 2022