If December went out like an angry snowman for Monongalia County Schools, then May’s conclusion is going to hit it just like Santa on a Jet Ski. District Superintendent Eddie […]
Education
Mon EMS becomes accredited W.Va. EMS Educational Institution
The West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services has awarded Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) a five-year accreditation as an EMS educational institution. “We are very excited to achieve […]
Mon superintendent on school violence: ‘I don’t want us to become numb’
It took about two minutes last week for the Monongalia County Board of Education to level a 365-day expulsion on a student for violating West Virginia’s Safe Schools Act. Under […]
I, Robot (and a hopeful, hole-in-one): Championship in Fairmont brings out the tech in students
FAIRMONT — No, that wasn’t a time-portal to a 22nd century ESPN telecast you wandered into Saturday at Fairmont State University. Those really were small-scale robots, in real-time, playing disc […]
Contract could come in next two weeks for new STEM school
April 25 just might be a Renaissance day for Monongalia County Schools. The Board of Education meets in regular session that evening, and if all goes to plan, a contract […]
WV Nursery & Landscape Association offers Landscape Technician Bootcamp
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is partnering with Pierpont Community & Technical College to conduct a Landscape Technician Bootcamp from April 17-21 for those interested […]
Mon Schools readies for learning ‘avalanche’
Artificial Intelligence. Outdoor wellness. Minecraft to Mars. Courses in beginning German — and American Sign Language. This isn’t your granddad’s summer school. If you haven’t signed your kid up for […]
‘TeachWV’ program grows, nurtures and harvests educators in the Mountain State
Audrey Simpson didn’t stop walking after she crossed the stage last spring to pick up her Class of 2022 diploma at Clay-Battelle High School. Her steps eventually took her that […]
Focus Forward symposium: As climate change goals drive energy transition, West Virginia can prepare workforce for a prosperous future
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s — and the nation’s — clean energy future is being driven by a number of factors, said Nathan Flesher, partner in the energy analysis and research […]
Focus Forward symposium: West Virginia ready to launch new energy future, and prosper
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia is poised to profit from a new energy future. The key is drawing, training and keeping the people to make it happen, a variety of experts […]
