In a question of whether West Virginia’s system for approving charter schools is constitutional, the state Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Jim Justice isn’t the guy […]
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Justices hear arguments on charter school approvals
West Virginia Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday about whether the system being used to approve charter schools is constitutional. Charter schools receive financial support from the […]
Supreme Court to consider charter system
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court justices will consider whether the state’s system of approving charter schools is constitutional. Justices will hear oral arguments at 10 a.m. […]
A running look at House of Delegates action on Friday: Day 59 of 60
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates churned through a long list of Senate bills on Friday, in preparation for Saturday – the last day of the session. […]
Senate OKs resolution urging Mon Power to buy Pleasants Power Station, passes 2 education bills
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate got a jump on the House of Delegates on Monday, unanimously adopting a resolution urging Mon Power to buy the Pleasants Power […]
Senate committees quickly approve charter school fund bill and one prohibiting school employees having sex with students
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Finance Committee spent less than five minutes Tuesday approving a bill to create a Charter Schools Stimulus Fund. Senate Judiciary spent just under […]
Schools failing dyslexic students
As the old adage goes, actions speak louder than words. We believe that every child should have access to a free, quality education, and we have frequently […]
Hope and public schools can coexist
The West Virginia Supreme Court now has before it the question of whether the Hope Scholarship violates the state Constitution. The Legislature created the program to award […]
Aug. 14 letters to the editor
We have an obligation to search for truth We are too immature as a society to be trusted with social media. We jump to conclusions. We spread […]
Four charter schools could hit enrollment of 1,500
CHARLESTON — Enrollment in West Virginia’s four public charter schools could reach 1,500 as the final schools open for their first school year later this month. Members […]
