No one paid the weapons detector any mind on a recent, bustling mid-weekday at Morgantown High School. Students and teachers, already in the building, walked by the gray sentinel’s twin […]
Education
W.Va. schools recognized nationally for computer education offerings
Jennifer Reaves, the technology integration specialist at Mylan Park Elementary School, loves gridding it out for the newbies — or those who are otherwise intimidated by anything in the digital […]
Supreme Court hears Hope Scholarship arguments
Attorneys on both sides of the Hope Scholarship told the justices of the state Supreme Court 4,300 reasons why the legislation would work — or not work — for West […]
President Gee’s State of the University: WVU offers education, hope and purpose
MORGANTOWN – WVU President Gordon Gee gloried in the accomplishments of the university during the past year and offered words of inspiration for the year, and years, to come during […]
Morgantown High to honor distinguished grads Friday
Things don’t begin and end with Barney Fife at Morgantown High School. Or, rather, Don Knotts (Class of 1942), the comedic actor who went on to win five Emmys for […]
Mon Schools superintendent discusses SBA decision
This is the time of the year when Eddie Campbell Jr. would normally be working on a big homework project. Campbell, who is Monongalia County’s superintendent of schools, would normally […]
Mon Schools: No threats from teachers over MHS Pride protest
Statement from Dr. Eddie Campbell, Superintendent of Schools It was brought to my attention that students reported that prior to yesterday’s walkout, some teachers threatened participants with possible suspension […]
It’s electric: Motor-powered bicycles might help UHS students cruise to careers in energy, design
Becca McFarland busted up her bicycle this summer. One of those almost-over-the-handlebars, gravel road kind of accidents that can occur right out of the ether. She was OK. Her bike […]
Matters of Pride: Mon BOE discusses a divisive move
When is a sticker a statement? When does “protection” turn into “oppression”? And just how much power can a Gay Pride flag wield, now that we’re talking about it? That’s […]
Proposed STEM school begins staking a claim in Mon
One informational session at time, the Renaissance Academy is continuing to inch toward the day when it actually welcomes Monongalia County students into its classrooms. That’s the working name of […]
