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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.

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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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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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Cabell County School Levy Fails; Funding For Parks, Libraries At Issue

A portion of the five-year levy would have gone to libraries and parks, just not as much as before.

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