The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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Enrollment In W.Va. Public Schools Continues Downward Slide
Enrollment in West Virginia public schools fell 3.5% compared to last year, the largest single-year enrollment loss since the 2020-2021 school year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhat Does It Take To Open A Private School? A Group Of Journalists Found Out
The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica has been reporting on how public money is funding private education and Earlier this month, published a series of stories about opening schools in two states. That includes opening a microschool in West Virginia alongside Mountain State Spotlight.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBoard Of Education Reviews Draft School Funding Legislation And, Agrees Current System Is Inadequate
The West Virginia Board of Education got its first look Wednesday at a proposal to update school funding in West Virginia, and voted that that the current funding formula does not provide a thorough and efficient education to public school students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducators To Come Together To Better Support Public School Students
In the past 10 to 15 years, schools have seen an increased need to address the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students. The conference will allow support professionals to learn from one another and collaborate.
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Mercer County English Teacher Named Teacher of the Year As Educational Award Expands Scope
Previously limited to teacher and school service personnel of the year, this year’s expanded event includes the school counselor, principal and business partner of the year recognitions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchool-Based Healthcare Expands For Medicaid-Eligible Students In W.Va.
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with the Department of Education, announced Wednesday they are expanding Medicaid school-based health services.
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