by Carol Burris As we approach the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, a crucial question arises: Why are our nation’s schools experiencing increased segregation despite progress in […]
Tag: charter schools
Senate committee moves bill to allow creation of alternative public charter schools
MORGANTOWN – The Senate School Choice Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to enable the creation of alternative high-risk population public charter schools. The school would be required to have […]
Charter schools gain enrollment, particularly in virtual formats
A board that oversees charter schools in West Virginia described significant enrollment growth, although much of it has taken place in virtual formats. Overall enrollment in five charter schools now […]
Mon BOE meets with lawmakers in advance of Legislative session
Monongalia County Board of Education member Mike Kelly used a school bus analogy to deliver a facts-of-life message from the board to area lawmakers last week. Say there are 70 […]
$12M may aid charter schools
West Virginia’s still-new charter schools have been awarded a $12.3 million federal grant that supporters say will provide a major boost to grow the system. The five-year grant has come […]
SUPCO: Don’t sue the gov. over charter schools
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 who should be […]
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 state’s public education […]
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. today. Charter schools […]
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. Topics included charter […]
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 Station. A twin […]
