Latest ‘Us & Them’ Reflects On 2025, This West Virginia Morning

Federal funding for arts and culture has been curtailed. Trey Kay looks at the reasons in the latest Us & Them. Also, the state board of education has approved another round of school closures and consolidations, the state Legislature is expected to take up several bills in the coming session to address foster care and children who are homeless, and U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest Tuesday at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton.

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Education Chris Schulz, Nov. 04, 2025

College Savings Program Opens New Round Of Essay Contest

The “When I Grow Up” essay contest allows students to submit a short essay of 200 words or less that explains what they want to be when they grow up.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 03, 2025

‘When I Grow Up’ Essay Contest Winners Announced For College Savings Program

The “When I Grow Up” essay contest allows students to submit a short essay of 200 words or less that explains what they want to be when they grow up. Winners receive $500 for their savings account, and another $500 for their school.

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Education Liz McCormick, Apr. 09, 2021

Where Are They Now? A Brief Overview Of 2021 W.Va. Education Legislation

Education has been a top issue for lawmakers in this year's West Virginia legislative session as learning was upended significantly amid the coronavirus pandemic. Among those priority bills in the 60-day session included measures advancing school choice in K-12 education and establishing the Jumpstart Savings Program in higher education.

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Education Liz McCormick, Mar. 18, 2021

Hope Scholarship Bill Nears End Of Legislative Journey

A bill that would establish publicly funded education savings accounts in West Virginia to support private and homeschooling has passed the West Virginia Senate. The legislation passed the House of Delegates two weeks before and could soon be on the governor’s desk for a signature.

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Education Liz McCormick, Mar. 10, 2021

W.Va. Senate Moves Forward On Hope Scholarship, Jumpstart Savings Programs

Two major education bills are nearing the end of their legislative journeys.

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Education Duncan Slade, Mar. 10, 2021

Teacher Unions: ‘We’re Under Attack’ From Legislature

Leaders from several of West Virginia’s largest teacher unions had sharp criticism for bills under consideration in the state legislature. They voiced their concerns to the state Board of Education on Wednesday.

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