Hardy County LGBTQ Group Represents W.Va. In WorldPride Parade
An LGBTQ advocacy group traveled from Hardy County to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to participate in this year's WorldPride parade.
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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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Applications are now being accepted for a new West Virginia University microcredential program designed to boost support for state educators and their students via an innovative teaching method.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTeachers Recognized For Completing, Renewing Advanced Certification
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 134 West Virginia educators Wednesday for completing or renewing their National Board Certification (NBC) at the West Virginia Culture Center.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLegislators Hear Update On Plan To Address Teacher Shortage
Now in its second year, the West Virginia Grow Your Own program aims to start students interested in becoming teachers on the path to certification in high school.
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Addressing The Teacher Shortage In West Virginia
As a new school year begins West Virginia continues to struggle with certified teacher vacancies, but educational leaders are working to change that.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTackling The Teacher Shortage And Reducing Our Carbon Footprint This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, our radio series “Help Wanted: Understanding West Virginia’s Labor Force” as Chris Schulz looks at what is being done to address the staffing issues.
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