MORGANTOWN — Tuesday was a professional development day for Monongalia County educators. That meant classrooms were empty, as students had the day off — while principals and teachers focused on […]
Education
More than Veggies Sown at ‘The Garden’
WVU Today Two West Virginia University biologists have spent their summer tending a garden that grew into more than a source for fresh vegetables —it was a backyard sanctuary for […]
A look at the politics and particulars of excess levies for schools: Mon’s election is Saturday
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to excess levies and the spending money they bring for school districts, it’s all relative, as Nancy Walker likes to explain. Say you’re a kid, […]
What is henna or mehndi and what does it do?
My parents were born and raised in India. So, we get to celebrate festivals like Diwali (festival of lights), Holi (festival of colors), Raksha Bandhan (a celebration of siblings) and […]
Fairmont State lecture series to focus on mining, Blair Mountain
There used to be an expression heard in San Giovanni in Fiore, and the other little Calabrase mountain towns near the arch of the boot in southern Italy that have […]
Preston County kids get meals right to their doorsteps during remote learning
KINGWOOD — About 2,600 kids were signed up to receive free meals delivered to their door while Preston County is on remote learning, and another opportunity to sign up will […]
Legislative Education Committee explores critical race theory and its potential presence in schools
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 […]
‘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” […]
