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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 16, 2026

Amidst Financial Crisis, State Board Of Education Votes To Intervene In Hancock County Schools

Analysis by the West Virginia Department of Education found Hancock County Schools has been outspending its budget by millions of dollars for at least two years.

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Education Chris Schulz, Nov. 17, 2025

Treasurer Says Legislature Should Focus On Education

State Treasurer Larry Pack said he wants lawmakers to increase local control of schools, prioritize teacher pay and defend the Hope Scholarship.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 01, 2025

Hardesty Starts Board Of Ed Meeting With Commentary On School Aid

The board bid farewell to its longest-serving member, and president Paul Hardesty delivered a lengthy commentary on the state of policy across the state's educational landscape.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 01, 2025

Senate Education Focuses On School Security, Classroom Aides

The Senate Education committee took up two bills Tuesday to try to improve school security, a legislative focus for years. Schools have been required in code to provide their updated floor plans to fi...

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Education Chris Schulz, Dec. 12, 2024

New Report Ranks State School Spending Below Average

State Board of Education members continue to urge state lawmakers to revisit the school funding formula. A new study looks at state school funding across the country. West Virginia’s funding for publi...

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Education Chris Schulz, Dec. 11, 2024

State Board Of Education Approves More School Closures

School consolidations and closures continue to be the leading issue facing West Virginia education as the West Virginia Board of Education approved the closure of six more schools in four counties at their monthly meeting Wednesday.

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