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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. 

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County 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.

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Lawmakers 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.

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State 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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