Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Millions Announced For School Building Improvements
Millions of dollars will be invested into improving the state’s school buildings.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsImproving Schools, Holding Social Media Accountable On House Docket
From improving schools and learning, to providing guidance on social media and political campaign ads, along with harsher penalties for the sexual assault of a minor the House of Delegates had a wide range of bills on third reading Friday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRetirement, Trails, Schools And Hunger: Senate Keeps Pace, Passes 10 More Bills
The Senate did not slow down Tuesday, passing another 10 bills ranging on topics from energy to education and public employee retirement.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDebate Over Public Vs. Non-Traditional Education Gets Politically Heated
There are two schools of thought dominating the politics of improving West Virginia’s education systems. Some promote non-traditional education, while others say public schools must be prioritized.
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W.Va. to Get Funding for Low-Performing Schools
West Virginia will receive $3.2 million in federal funding for continued efforts to help low-performing schools. The U.S. Department of Education…
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