West Virginia Legisalture

Senate Education Committee Again Looks To Tighten School Board Training Standards

Members of the West Virginia Legislature moved to raise training standards for board members during last year’s legislative session, and are revisiting the topic at the State Capitol this year.

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Homeschooling, Child Care Possible Targets Of Legislation As Justice Administration Nears End

The role of home schooling in the neglectful death of a 14-year-old continues to draw questions and concerns. 

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May 15, 1886: West Virginia's First African-American Female Legislator Born in Putnam Co.

On May 15, 1886, Minnie Buckingham was born in Putnam County. She later moved to Keystone in McDowell County and married E. Howard Harper, who was elected…

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