New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Committee Chairs Focus On Discipline And Adjusting After Dream Federal Job Cut, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the committee chairs of the legislature's education committees are trying to address discipline and staffing issues in state schools, and a W.Va. native is still reeling from losing her dream job as part of the federal government’s workforce reduction efforts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, Including Low Income And Disabled Students, Says Budget Expert
The Trump administration is looking to slash at least $1 trillion in federal spending across dozens of departments. Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, spoke with Chris Schulz about what cuts to the Department of Education would mean for local schools.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCabell Levy Funding Battle Threatens Library, Parks Systems
The Cabell Board of Education recently voted to take a combined $2 million from the Parks and Library systems in connection with the excess levy. Voters will say yea or nay in the May 2024 election.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Warns 55 Prison Educators of Possible Layoffs
West Virginia officials have warned 55 prison educators of possible layoffs amid the ongoing budget stalemate.Sarah Stewart of the state Department of…
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W.Va. Higher Education Could See More Funding Cuts
A new report released by the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy shows the state’s cuts to Higher Education are among the worst in the country.The…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKanwaha County School Board Cuts Positions at Career Center
The Kanawha County school board has agreed to end the contracts of four Garnet Career Center teachers and 24 full-time aides countywide as a result of…
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