Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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Morrisey Signs Bill Modifying School Funding
The bill modifies the public-school funding formula to support instructional programs, technology, and teacher and leadership development.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFocus On Reading, Math Fundamentals In Early Grades Paying Dividends In State Schools
Passed in 2023, House Bill 3035 standardized reading and math education across the state and activated thousands of teachers’ aides to ensure targeted support for students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVolunteers Bring Books And A Love Of Reading To Kids
A team of young volunteers that started in Morgantown is building an international network to make sure preschoolers have their own books at home.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDemand Increases At Food Banks And Volunteers Support Child Literacy, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a volunteer group makes sure all preschool kids get new picture books and learn a love of reading and a foodbank is struggling to meet a sharp increase in demand.
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Lawmakers Hear Promising Numbers On Childhood Literacy Efforts
Close to 6% fewer kindergarteners needed individualized intervention at the end of last year than at the start.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCounty School Districts Rank Nationally For Improving Student Literacy
State education leaders are drawing attention to nine counties that have improved literacy assessments by more than 3% since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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