Volunteers Take On Needed Repairs For Annual 'Day Of Caring'
More than 1,200 volunteers spent Wednesday in six counties of central West Virginia for the United Way's 21st annual Day of Caring.
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Focus On Reading, Math Fundamentals In Early Grades Paying Dividends In State Schools
Passed in 2023, House Bill 3035 standardized reading and math education across the state and activated thousands of teachers’ aides to ensure targeted support for students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCounty School Districts Rank Nationally For Improving Student Literacy
State education leaders are drawing attention to nine counties that have improved literacy assessments by more than 3% since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Work To Get Education Bills Out Of Committee Before Deadline
As both house and senate committees are doing their final work of the legislative session, they took on a number of education-related bills including Senate Bill 89, which would facilitate the creation of alternative charter schools for high-risk students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Educators Hope To Transform Students’ Reading Ability Early
Studies show that if children aren’t up to speed by the third grade it can indicate future difficulties in and out of the classroom. A new law is now in effect across West Virginia to implement more effective reading education.
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