Keeping students motivated — and conflict-free — can be a sticky situation. That why Doug Gaither allowed himself to be duct-taped to a wall at Suncrest Elementary School a couple […]
Education
W.Va. educators learn about the science of reading and math
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — More than 650 educators from across West Virginia are in Charleston this week for a three-day conference focused on improving reading and math proficiency among […]
BEAST of a ride: Mon Schools expected to get new alternative-energy bus by October
It’s not everyone who actually gets to see his new vehicle being assembled before he sidles into the driver’s seat — but that’s the bus that stopped last week for […]
State names new superintendent for Upshur schools
Upshur County has a new superintendent of schools. Christy Miller, a veteran teacher and administrator who is currently leading Taylor County’s school district, was named to her post Monday morning. […]
WVU administration responds to concerns about the RIF process
MORGANTOWN — WVU faculty sent an open letter to several media outlets — including The Dominion Post — as well as a separate letter to the WVU Board of Governors […]
Teacher survey: Job satisfaction, despite classroom burnout
What will the first day of school look like this fall for the people in front of the classroom? Expect to see countless educators digging in and trying to do […]
National Youth Science Camp gathers in the W.Va. mountains for the first time since COVID
Neil Armstrong pulled off an out-of-this world feat that didn’t have a thing to do with Apollo 11. It was how he launched his personality. He managed to be unassuming […]
Intermediate court rejects argument that Challenge Academy was at fault
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. […]
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 […]
