MORGANTOWN — The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved bills allowing the teaching of intelligent design in schools, and requiring the display of the national motto in schools and colleges […]
Education
West Virginia ‘guardian program’ could enhance school security, lawmakers say
Dark fears — expressed in the form of data research. Nearly 80% of parents responding to an annual back-to-school survey last summer by a nonprofit, national advocacy group said they […]
‘Here’ — Mon Schools taking roll on attendance effort
A little bit of history could also be assigned to all those hand-drawn posters Danica Rubenstein toted with her to Tuesday night’s Monongalia County Board of Education meeting. It wasn’t […]
BOE votes to retain legal representatives in opioid lawsuit, become plaintiff
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of Education voted unanimously to retain Bailey & Glasser LLP to represent Preston County Schools in the opioid class action lawsuit, to […]
Marion County Schools wants to built a new elementary school, along with other major infrastructure projects
A yes vote on the ballot in May could mean a major building project in coming months for Marion County’s school district. The county is asking voters during the state’s […]
Third Grade Success Act implementation underway in Monongalia County Schools
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK Components of the Third Grade Success Act are being implemented in Monongalia County this year. House Bill 3035 lays out specific changes for schools in an effort […]
Mon Schools readying for district-wide testing in coming weeks
The holiday break is over, and that means testing will soon be in full bloom for Monongalia County Schools. Writing assessments for students in grades 3-8 will be from March […]
Preston BOE holds three executive sessions over school concerns
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of Education (BOE) began their Thursday meeting with an executive session. But that wasn’t the only one, the board went into executive […]
Mountaineer Middle students say ‘thank you’ with homemade cards
In a display of gratitude and community spirit, students from a local middle school, led by Ms. Porter and Mrs. Schap, have taken a creative step to show their appreciation […]
Charter schools gain enrollment, particularly in virtual formats
A board that oversees charter schools in West Virginia described significant enrollment growth, although much of it has taken place in virtual formats. Overall enrollment in five charter schools now […]
