Us & Them: Daniel Johnston — The Troubled Life And Artistic Genius Of West Virginia Music Hall Of Fame Inductee

Daniel Johnston’s unpolished cassette recordings—raw vocals and all—captivated indie music fans in the ’80s and caught the attention of Kurt Cobain, Sonic Youth, Beck and Wilco. Now, the late “outsider artist” is headed into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. On the next Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores Johnston’s life, art, and enduring legacy.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 19, 2025

Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, Including Low Income And Disabled Students, Says Budget Expert

The Trump administration is looking to slash at least $1 trillion in federal spending across dozens of departments. Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, spoke with Chris Schulz about what cuts to the Department of Education would mean for local schools.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 19, 2025

Senate President Discusses Legislative Priorities And How Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, new Senate President Randy Smith discusses his legislative priorities, and a look at what cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could mean for local schools.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 31, 2025

Schools Received New Federal Guidance On Title IX Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded a 2024 Title IX policy that encouraged schools to respect the rights of transgender students.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 29, 2025

Small Improvements In State’s National Reading, Math Scores Belie Lingering Issues

According to national test results released Wednesday morning, West Virginia’s fourth and eighth graders are improving their reading and math abilities. West Virginia’s average ...

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Education Curtis Tate, Jan. 09, 2025

Federal Policy On Transgender Students Blocked In Court

West Virginia Attorney General and Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey led a six-state lawsuit against the department to stop the policy from being enforced.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 23, 2024

Three W.Va. Schools Receive National Recognition

Three West Virginia schools have received national recognition. Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Marion County, Kellogg Elementary School in Wayne County and Gilmore Elementary School in Jacks...

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