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Education Chris Schulz,

State Board of Education Challenges Morrisey’s Vaccine Order, Declares Two More States of Emergency

The board voted unanimously to direct the state superintendent to advise schools to follow current vaccination guidelines without religious exemptions, and moved to intervene in two more county school districts.

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Education Chris Schulz,

W.Va. Schools Still Dealing With Effects Of COVID-19 Pandemic

Four years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic changed daily life for everyone, but the adjustments were perhaps most acute for schools and students. We hear about the adapting learning for the COVID-19 pandemic - and its continued effects on the state's schools.

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Education Chris Schulz,

Michele Blatt Named New W.Va. Superintendent Of Schools

The West Virginia Board of Education unanimously chose Michele Blatt to become the state superintendent of schools and accepted the retirement of state superintendent David Roach effective June 30.

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