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Government Chris Schulz, May. 30, 2025

Pause On Youth Jobs Program Will Affect Charleston Center

The latest federal cuts will close a national job program for disadvantaged youth. The Department of Labor announced Thursday a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, including the Charleston Job Corps Center. ...

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 15, 2025

Governor Signs Elementary School Discipline Bill

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 199 into law Tuesday morning at Ripley Elementary School. ...

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 08, 2025

Lawmakers Work To Get Education Bills Out Of Committee Before Deadline

As both house and senate committees are doing their final work of the legislative session, they took on a number of education-related bills including Senate Bill 89, which would facilitate the creation of alternative charter schools for high-risk students.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 06, 2024

New Disciplinary Measures Would Extend To Elementary Grades

Student discipline continues to be an issue in West Virginia schools, and lawmakers continue to try and address the issue through legislation. A bill in the state Senate is trying to expand on a law that was passed last year.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 25, 2024

Despite Legislative Action Last Year, Discipline Continues To Be Focus Of Session

Discipline has always been a part of a school education. But in recent years, concerns over student and teacher safety have elevated discipline to be the school issue of the day. The West Virginia Legislature has attempted to address the matter, and has indicated it will continue to do so this year.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 07, 2024