MORGANTOWN — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced on Monday resources from several federal agencies for projects that will support initiatives across the state, […]
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Gov.: No $465M ‘clawback’ of federal funds
Gov. Jim Justice said the U.S. Department of Education has approved a waiver for the state’s level of schools funding in relation to pandemic relief funds. “As I said all […]
State officials confident over $465M obligation U.S. Department of Education deadline looming
West Virginia is ahead of a deadline this week to provide supporting documentation to the U.S. Department of Education over the state’s pledge to maintain proportional levels of support for […]
Teachers: Low parent involvement a problem in W.Va. schools
Only about 5.5% of teachers responding to a state Department of Education survey described high parent involvement at their schools. That was one of the big takeaways as state Superintendent […]
National directive might threaten youth outdoor programs in W.Va. schools
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — A guidance document from the United States Department of Education could threaten two popular youth outdoor programs in West Virginia schools. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel […]
W.Va. educators learn about the science of reading and math
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — More than 650 educators from across West Virginia are in Charleston this week for a three-day conference focused on improving reading and math proficiency among […]
WVU, Concord University receive mental health services funds
West Virginia University and Concord University will be receiving money from the U.S. Department of Education Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program. The funding will support the training of school-based […]
WVEA: State down over 1,000 teachers
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — With just weeks until school starts, districts across West Virginia are left with dozens of unfilled teaching positions. West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee […]
Full STEAM Ahead
Center won’t have formal office space That’s the thing about Elephant Toothpaste — it always makes an entrance. “Huh, what do you think about that?” Dr. Frederic Bertley asked, while […]
Going to school (or not) in a pandemic: Mon district to look at how COVID shaped its proficiency scores
Like getting a test back from the teacher and already knowing the grade, Donna Talerico said. Talerico, the deputy superintendent of Monongalia County Schools, was talking about those pandemic-assessment numbers […]
