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Robotics designated as school activity in W.Va.

Newsroom@DominionPost.com  Beginning today, students  across the state can select robotics as a recognized co-curricular activity by the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Students in high schools involved in the WVSSAC are now able to participate in ...

W.Va. schools superintendent redefines 'I Got Vaxxed' campaign

West Virginia Schools Superintendent Clayton Burch gave a statewide homework assignment Friday – and all it entails is the rolling-up of one’s sleeve. Burch, who appeared at Gov. Jim Justice’s coronavirus press briefing that day, was talking about the rebranding of his department’s ...

Burch to local school districts: It's your call on masking

MORGANTOWN -- On Tuesday, Donna Talerico, the deputy superintendent of Monongalia County’s school district, said she and other officials were awaiting direction from the state on masking for the coming academic year. On Wednesday, State Schools Superintendent Clayton Burch delivered that ...

Mon's school district continues COVID vax push

MORGANTOWN -- Donna Talerico said Tuesday she hopes more of Monongalia County’s students will exercise their right to bare arms before the first day of school Aug. 24. “We need our kids vaccinated,” said Talerico, the district’s deputy superintendent of schools. “That’s the ...

Teacher strike bill becomes law without governor's signature

MORGANTOWN – The bill spelling out penalties for teachers and school personnel who go on strike has become law, but without the governor's endorsement. SB 11 passed the Senate by a 21-12 vote Feb. 22, and passed the House 53-46 March 2. After some amendment adjustments, it completed its ...