Proposed bills from a W.Va. resident As usual, the West Virginia legislative session started, and I didn’t have my agenda of bills ready. Here’s an early draft […]
Tag: Mon County Schools
Even without full grant, electric bus a great deal
School boards across the state have been on an emotional rollercoaster this week as the federal government plays yo-yo with grant money for electric school buses. Multiple […]
Oct. 22 letters to the editor
Schools should offer better career readiness If you drive through the Toyota plant in Putnam County, you will be surprised by the number of Ohio cars in […]
In an info vacuum, an oft-repeated rumor can be mistaken for truth
The announcement that North Elementary’s principal and vice principal have been put on leaves of absence came as a shock. A letter was sent to the North […]
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 […]
Oct. 9 letters to the editor
‘Permitting reform’ more harmful than not Hoppy Kercheval’s column (“Manchin’s Miscalculation,” Sept. 30) repeats claims from Sens. Manchin and Capito, who relied on industry propaganda calling for […]
Is the Pride flag a political symbol?
We’ve been contemplating that question since Monongalia County Schools required staff across the county to remove the rainbow flag — and any other Pride symbols — from […]
Oct. 31 MTEC letters to the editor
‘Grateful for this levy and everyone who voted’ Thank you, voters! Thank you to everyone who voted for the excess levy. As a current student, I understand […]
Mon is green on the Alert Map while school district anticipates vaccine rollout for children under 12
MORGANTOWN — Today’s the day the nation may notch another step closer to a COVID vaccine for children under 12. The meter will begin running when an […]
Oct. 24 MTEC letters to the editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Students from MTEC’s Careers in Education program, taught by Carrie Lacy, wrote letters to the editor thanking the community for passing the Monongalia County Schools […]