Kristie Skidmore

Bill To Raise Minimum Teacher Pay Has Hidden Complexities

Senate Bill 516 would increase the state’s minimum salary for teachers with a bachelor’s degree or higher to $50,000, bringing West Virginia in line with neighboring states like Virginia and Ohio.

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Ed Unions Say They’re Stronger Together And Kids Sue Over Fracking Concerns, This West Virginia Morning

The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia have officially merged to form a single new education union. And families for four kids are taking a gas production firm to court, saying fracking has caused significant health problems.

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State’s Two Largest Education Unions Are Now One 

The merger was first announced in February 2024, with both prior entities granting formal approval in March.

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