Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Educators 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMercer 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDespite Cost Concerns, State Finance Official Says School Administrators An Affordable Necessity
As scrutiny of school finances increases, so do the complexities of school administration. Uriah Cummings, School Financial Operations officer for the West Virginia Department of Education, says administrators are needed to manage an increasingly complicated educational system.
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Understanding A Complicated Educational Landscape, This West Virginia Morning
As lawmakers and educational leaders across West Virginia take a hard look at school finances, administrative staff that work outside the classroom have come under increased scrutiny. But one school financial operations officer says administrators manage an increasingly complicated educational landscape.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Keep Close Eye On School Discipline After Years Of Legislation
Drew McClanahan of the West Virginia Department of Education noted that despite being a small percentage of the overall student population, students facing extreme adversity outside the classroom were overrepresented in the data.
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