Preston County Org Recognized For Preservation Of New Deal Project
The recognition is a testament to the work of 40 years to preserve, interpret and educate about the community's history.
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Education Reform
State Democrats Renew Calls For Special Session To Address Education Crisis
West Virginia House Democrats have renewed their request for Governor Patrick Morrisey to call a special session to alleviate the financial crisis facing the state’s public school system.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPresentation On Governor’s ‘Principles For Education’ Leaves Some Wanting More
Curtis Capehart, who wears many hats in Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration including acting Secretary of Tourism, presented the Governor's Principles and Objectives for Education Reform.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Board Of Education Approves More School Closings, Consolidations
The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) has approved yet another round of difficult school closures and consolidations throughout the Mountain State.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Calls On Lawmakers To Rescind School Sports Transfer ‘Mistake’
Gov. Jim Justice called for state lawmakers to reverse a law that allows students to transfer high schools to play on another sports team without changing addresses or completing a waiting period.
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Board Of Education Hears Updates On School Discipline
Educational leaders have expressed concern about a legislative change to school discipline that makes it easier to suspend a student.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Schools Sports Director Says Hope Play-Transfer Law Needs Legislative Revisit
Bernie Dolan said the one time transfer rule for upperclassmen and women has already prompted the beginnings of a recruiting portal system.
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