W.Va. To Host First Spartan Trifecta In U.S.
Some 8,000 athletes from around the world will converge on West Virginia next month for the first Spartan Trifecta World Championship to be held in the U.S.
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School Snow Days Require Delicate Balance Between Safety And Learning
Although they may be a necessity for safety, administrators don’t take closing schools lightly. There’s learning loss at play, but also a complex logistical dance to be executed.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Analysis Focused On Learning Recovery Since COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, academic achievement fell across the board, including foundational skills like reading and math. The Education Recovery Scorecard released Tuesday shows where West Virginia's academic recover ranks nationally.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducation Leaders Say Summer Program To Help W.Va. Students Get Ahead Was A Success
The West Virginia Department of Education says a program that helped K-8 students with learning loss and social-emotional support last summer was a success.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducation Leaders Look To Federal COVID Money To Bolster Student Social-Emotional Needs
In this week’s installment of "Closing the COVID Gap," we take a closer look at the millions of federal dollars flowing into the state to help with COVID-relief in our schools. Last week, the West Virginia Board of Education discussed the additional dollars from the American Rescue Plan and how it might be used.
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