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Tag: charter schools
Virtual charter school on track to open in W. Va.
CHARLESTON — More than 100 students have applied for the first of two virtual charter schools in West Virginia. The board that oversees the Virtual Preparatory Academy […]
Senate Health OKs bill prohibiting abortions tied to Down syndrome; Education approves Charter School Stimulus fund bill
MORGANTOWN – A divided Senate Health Committee on Tuesday approved SB 468, the Unborn Child with Down Syndrome Protection and Education Act. Also on Tuesday, the Senate […]
Republicans have an opportunity
The Virginia election of Republican Glenn Youngkin and Winsome Sears as governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, provides a great opportunity for the GOP if they will seize […]
West Virginia Academy among schools affected by latest charter school ruling
MORGANTOWN — An injunction by a Kanawah County judge blocking charter school approval could affect the way West Virginia Academy opens in Fall 2022. John Treu, West […]
Preston BOE to publish charter school information
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education will publish information about a charter school coming to the area, as required by law. John Treu, president of […]
Charting the course for charter schools
MORGANTOWN — Proponents of charter schools here went into Thanksgiving counting their blessings. Earlier in the month, the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board approved the applications […]
Mon teacher sues the state over charter school process
MORGANTOWN — Sam Brunett broke it down into one concise sentence last week. It’s not charter schools in general – nor is it the West Virginia Academy […]
House approves health board oversight bill, others during Friday session
CHARLESTON — Here is a look at some other House floor action from Friday. — SB 3033, the Congressional district bill. The House passed it Thursday and […]
A reason to support charter schools
by Stephen L. Carter Whether the Democratic Party’s burgeoning opposition to charter schools will lead to electoral trouble is an open question, but this much seems clear: […]