Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability

Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 11, 2026

Lawmakers Keep Close Eye On School Discipline After Years Of Legislation

Drew McClanahan of the West Virginia Department of Education noted that despite being a small percentage of the overall student population, students facing extreme adversity outside the classroom were overrepresented in the data.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 13, 2026

Focus On Reading, Math Fundamentals In Early Grades Paying Dividends In State Schools

Passed in 2023, House Bill 3035 standardized reading and math education across the state and activated thousands of teachers’ aides to ensure targeted support for students.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 06, 2025

Education A Focal Point At Start Of October Interims

State legislators kicked off October interim meetings Sunday with several hours of meetings, ranging in topics from hiring retired teachers to fill critical needs and shortages, to an academic partnership with Ireland.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 08, 2025

Lawmakers Hear Promising Numbers On Childhood Literacy Efforts

Close to 6% fewer kindergarteners needed individualized intervention at the end of last year than at the start.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 14, 2025

State Board Of Education Will Pursue Legal Action Against Secretary Of State

The state Board of Education has already taken steps to pursue litigation in a related matter.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 14, 2025

State Board Of Education Votes To Fight Legislative Oversight, Declares State Of Emergency In 2 Counties

The board voted Wednesday to pursue litigation to contest the constitutionality of House Bill 2755, and declared states of emergency in Tyler and Nicholas county schools.

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