Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 23, 2026

Hope Scholarship Applications Nearly Double From Last Year

Based on a full scholarship of just over $5,400 per student, Treasurer Larry Pack’s office estimated the program’s cost is currently $155 million.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 17, 2026

National Analysis Identifies Disparities In Distribution Of School Choice Vouchers In W.Va.

Starting in March, existing private school and traditional homeschool students became eligible to participate in the Hope Scholarship program.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 02, 2026

Universal Eligibility For Hope Scholarship Begins

Previously, the state’s school voucher program required students to be enrolled in public school for at least 45 days to be approved.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 08, 2025

Hope Scholarship On Pace To Almost Double Enrollment

Applications are still being accepted for prorated scholarships, and it is anticipated that around 19,000 students will participate in the 2025-2026 Hope Scholarship program.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 28, 2025

Hope Scholarship Continues To Grow

Over 19,000 participants are expected to enroll in the Hope Scholarship program for the 2025-26 school year, almost doubling the 11,000 that were approved this academic year.

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Education Randy Yohe, Oct. 07, 2022

Hope Scholarship Reinstated: What’s Next?

With the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reinstating the Hope Scholarship program, the concept of public funding for private schooling becomes a reality.

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