Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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State BOE Names Temporary Superintendent
West Virginia Board of Education members unanimously approved a new schools chief who will take the post starting next week. On June 30, current…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFour Recommendations to Improve Education from Retiring State Superintendent
West Virginia’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Phares announced his retirement in April, but last week, presented his final report to the state…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState BOE One Step Closer to Hiring New Superintendent
After nearly a year since beginning the process of a nationwide search, members of the West Virginia State Board of Education say they’re getting closer…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEx-Superintendent of W.Va. Schools Files Second Suit
West Virginia's former state school superintendent has filed a second lawsuit contending she was unfairly fired.Jorea Marple's latest legal claim was…
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W.Va. Schools Chief Looks Forward to Retirement
Retiring state schools Superintendent James Phares says he viewed his brief stint as an opportunity to help make a difference in West Virginia's education…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Superintendent Announces Retirement as National Search Continues
State Board of Education members are now under even more pressure to complete their nationwide search for a new state superintendent of schools after Dr.…
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