How A Black Filmmaker Changed Movies From The Edge Of Appalachia

One of America’s pioneering filmmakers had nothing to do with Hollywood but nevertheless left his mark on the emerging industry. Oscar Micheaux was a homesteader, who then turned his attention to making movies in the early 1900s. He was a Black man who made movies for Black audiences at a time when they weren’t allowed into mainstream, white-only theaters. And for several pivotal years in the 1920s, he operated out of Roanoke, Virginia.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 12, 2026

Lawmakers Take Action To Reform Schools Funding, Recognize Need For System Overhaul

Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, expressed his support for the bills, but also urged his colleagues to look towards a complete overhaul of how the state funds schools.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 25, 2025

Feds Release Full Funding For Local Schools

States normally receive federal education funds for programs like before- and after-school enrichment and adult education on July 1, but states were notified June 30 the money would be withheld for a review.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 26, 2025

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.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 19, 2025

Federal 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.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 07, 2025

Renewal Applications Open For Hope Scholarship

Applications are now open for families to renew their participation in West Virginia’s education voucher program. Renewal applications for the Hope Scholarship will be accepted through June 15.&...

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Education Curtis Tate, May. 15, 2024