New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings
Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.
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Third Grade Success Act
First Special Education Day Raises Awareness Of Lack Of Staff
Special education instructors, students and their families gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to advocate for more support in their classrooms during the first ever Special Education Day.
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Highlights Literacy Awareness Day Friday
Gov. Jim Justice is encouraging all West Virginians to reflect on the importance of early childhood literacy Friday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLiteracy Program Unintentionally Pulling Resources From Special Education
As a side-effect of legislation passed earlier this year, 41 percent of special education aides in the state have moved into first grade literacy aide positions.
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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 NewsTeachers Learning State’s New Literacy And Numeracy Programs
The West Virginia Department of Education is hosting hundreds of educators during the second INVEST Conference of the summer.
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