CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s intermediate court isn’t buying an alternative school student’s argument that he should have been better supervised when he jumped off a bunk improperly and injured himself. […]
Education
Pierpont college welcomes 4th president
During Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Board of Governors meeting today, Milan S. Hayward will be appointed the fourth permanent president of the institution. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. […]
Wotring promises ‘continuity’ in Upshur’s schools
The superintendent appointed last week to take over Upshur County’s beleaguered school district told parents and others associated with the system he’ll keep both hands on the wheel — while […]
Ihlenfeld creates investigative team to review Upshur County Schools spending
WHEELING — U.S. Attorney for Northern West Virginia Bill Ihlenfeld said Friday he’s made no predetermination but he’s heard enough about how federal pandemic relief money was spent in the […]
Mon BOE approves STEM school contract
The Renaissance Academy, a planned $72 million facility that would be devoted solely to science, technology, engineering and math pursuits for Monongalia County students, inched another notch closer to reality […]
Parents speak out about pre-K placements
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of education heard more questions about placing pre-K students within identified schools of choice. Crystal Nestor told board members she signed her […]
Phil Faini: ‘The Chief’ knew how to keep the beat
Hail to the Chief. If you want to know the unbridled joy Phil Faini had for the wondrous act of making music, just go to his Facebook page. There, you’ll […]
Heated words: Mon Schools’ ‘Summer Sizzler’ mobile book distribution this week
Don’t wait for the movie — read the book. And enjoy a nice boxed lunch from Monongalia County Schools while you’re at it. That’s the motivation behind the district’s “Summer […]
Morgantown charter school plans an expansion to Preston
The West Virginia Academy, the state’s first brick-and-mortar charter school, is expanding its Morgantown campus to Preston County. “This is a second campus and not a campus move,” board chairman […]
SUPCO: Don’t sue the gov. over charter schools
In a question of whether West Virginia’s system for approving charter schools is constitutional, the state Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Jim Justice isn’t the guy who should be […]
