Marianna Morgano got the last word on COVID last spring as she took the microphone during the Class of 2023 commencement at Morgantown High School. After all, her class — […]
Education
Preston County teacher’s new book helps children manage anxiety in the classroom
“Under the twinkling lights of Starbrook Elementary School, happy laughter bubbled up from room 241. This was Mrs. Pickleberry’s 4th-grade classroom,” begins South Preston teacher Danielle Albright’s recently self-published children’s […]
Too many students missing classes
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — Public schools in West Virginia are dealing with a problem of chronic absenteeism. In other words, students too often are not showing up for class. […]
WVU transformation Academic Support Unit review: Libraries will realize $800,000 in savings through staff cuts; no buildings will close
MORGANTOWN — WVU Libraries will develop a plan to reorganize to realize $800,000 in savings through personnel reductions, Associate Provost Mark Gavin said during a Wednesday Campus Conversation. As part […]
28% of schoolkids chronically absent
CHARLESTON — Twenty-eight percent of West Virginia public school students missed 18 or more days of school last year and labeled chronically absent. The numbers are part of the state […]
BOE prez sounds off on student suspension law in state
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty said he has concerns about a new law that would require school principals to suspend a student if […]
WVU BOG’s votes on Academic Transformation greeted with chants, jeers and tears
MORGANTOWN — The WVU Board of Governors approved proposed Academic Transformation program changes on Friday amid a bombardment of chants, shouts and jeers from angry and distraught students and faculty. […]
National Merit semifinalists named: MHS leads the state in students vying for the academic honor
Eighteen area high school seniors are in elite academic company today. They were named semifinalists for the 2024 National Merit Scholarships program, the organization announced. The nominees will now join […]
Gov. Justice squelches local delegates’ request for special session to fund WVU budget shortfall
MORGANTOWN — Four Monongalia and Marion County delegates called on Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday to call a special session to provide some stop-gap funding for WVU’s budget shortfall — […]
Chip Buck drummed up love and respect: Late Westwood Middle teacher taught way more than just music
You remember. With its shark-tank social hierarchy, middle school (face it) isn’t a lot of fun for a lot of kids. Unless, say, you went to Westwood Middle School and […]
