MORGANTOWN – Legislators visited the controversial topic of critical race theory on Tuesday, with three presenters giving the joint Education Committee an overview of the topic and whether it’s present […]
Education
‘That’s why we’re trying to protect everybody’
These are the COVID numbers Donna Talerico doesn’t mind passing along. More than 1,250 employees of Monongalia County schools have been fully vaccinated to date in clinics hosted by the […]
COVID issues dominate Preston School Board meeting
KINGWOOD — At Monday night’s two-hour Preston County Board of Education meeting some board members said they wouldn’t vote for a vaccine mandate, the board and concerned parents agreed to […]
Math really does apply
The university I went to did not have a particularly rigorous math program. I took college algebra, and higher math classes were offered, but there was also a “mathematical experience” […]
Mon schools to remain open — for now
MORGANTOWN — Another 55 students tested positive for COVID last week in Monongalia County schools. The number of classmates now in quarantine as a precaution is up to 356. Add […]
Preston County Schools moving to remote learning; sports, extracurriculars canceled
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools is switching to remote learning effective Sept. 14. Superintendent Stephen Wotring announced the closure of schools at about 12:30 p.m. Monday. “Unfortunately this is a […]
Folklife program releases collection of digital archives
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Folklife Program, the National Endowment for the Arts-supported state folklife program and a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, announces that its digital archives […]
OLLI to host virtual open house Sept. 22
MORGANTOWN — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU will host A Taste of OLLI, a virtual open house, from 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 on Zoom and YouTube. A preview […]
Trinity names Chavez new superintendent
MORGANTOWN — Matthew Chavez was named Trinity Christian School superintendent and introduced at the school’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 18.Chavez brings more than 27 years of experience as he takes the […]
Homeschool Hub gearing up for classes in old Woodburn school building
MORGANTOWN — Angie Channell is gearing up to do some teaching. Ten classes spread across four days for six weeks. For free … save a sandwich or two. “Occasionally I […]
