My grandfather died of neck cancer about five years ago. Cancer has always been this invisible enemy that has haunted me and so many people I know. […]
Tag: education
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: […]
Keeping an even keel: Mon Schools working to maintain in the pandemic
There was the little girl who broke into tears at school one day. She was convinced her grandmother, who was coughing and sniffling with a (medically diagnosed) […]
Defining education down: Bars lowered, gifted programs gone
What is the greatest threat to educating children today? Is it COVID-19, or ignorance? I’m going for number two. There is growing evidence to back me up. […]
Aurora School doing well, parent upset at police interaction
KINGWOOD — This year, Aurora School is working to continue the great work that has already been done. That’s what principal Mandy White told the Preston County […]
Native American Studies offers assistance to public school teachers
By Erin CleavengerNewsroom@DominionPost.com The West Virginia Board of Education has set standards for each grade level that represent educational goals and expectations for what students should know, […]
Shouldn’t most woodpeckers have brain damage?
If I slammed my mouth against a tree over and over again, I would definitely sustain some serious, lifelong injuries. And I’m sure every other human could […]
Mon students are making the grade better in W.Va., local district reports
Courtney Whitehead spends her days dancing with data in Monongalia County’s school district. At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, she got to perform a love song. […]
Art is in the Air
By Erin CleavengerNewsroom@DominionPost.com For decades, the Morgantown Art Association has given local artists a place to share, display and sell their art. Located in the Mountaineer Mall, […]
Excess levy for Mon schools on track for renewal; election marked by low turnout
The excess levy for Monongalia County’s school district looked like it was on its way to being handily renewed Saturday, despite low voter turnout – and high […]
