W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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More W.Va. High School Students Graduating, DOE Figures Show
More high school students in West Virginia are graduating now than in 2013, and there are new improvements in early education milestones as well, according to data from the West Virginia Dept. of Education.
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Public schools and districts receive a scorecard based on multiple indicators including academic achievement, academic progress and areas like chronic absenteeism and post-secondary outcomes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Capitol Demonstration Part Of Nationwide Trump Protest
On Wednesday afternoon, around 300 people gathered with signs and chants on the Capitol steps, participating in a nationwide “50501” protest of President Donald Trump’s policies.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNitro High School Teacher Awarded $25,000 For Excellence In Education
A national education-focused foundation selected a Kanawha County teacher for his excellence in teaching and awarded him an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.
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US Department Of Education Announces Funding To Help Students Complete Federal Student Loan Forms
The Department of Education is launching a multimillion-dollar program to help boost the completion of FAFSA for high school students nationwide.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNo $465M COVID-19 Education Funds Clawback Justice Says
Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the U.S. Department of Education, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the final days of the legislative session in March...
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