Public Education Funding

State Notified Of Lawsuit Over School Funding

The ACLU-WV said students in Lincoln County receive a worse education than their parents and grandparents did — and that by some measures the schools are worse off than the system a court already found unconstitutional.

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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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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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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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