At Putnam BOE meeting, Phares says he wants other schools to take advantage...
At Putnam BOE meeting, Phares says he wants other schools to take advantage of project-based learning By Kate White WINFIELD, W.Va. -- After listening to a presentation from Buffalo High School...
View ArticleSchool safety summit focuses on prevention, awareness
School safety summit focuses on prevention, awareness By Mackenzie Mays CHARLESTON, W.Va. --"I watched the Columbine massacre. The shooters are kind of like me." "The adrenaline would make me feel...
View ArticleTeachers pensions hurt teachers salaries
Teachers pensions hurt teachers salaries West Virginia is No. 1 in spending on pensions for school teachers Charleston Daily Mail editorial DALE Lee, president of the West Virginia Education...
View ArticleTeachers: Accept young idealists
Teachers: Accept young idealists WV Gazette editorial CHARLESTON,W.Va. -- When Gov. Tomblin delivers his State of the State mandate to the Legislature on Wednesday, he's expected to focus on education...
View ArticleTomblin: Education reform bill expected
Tomblin: Education reform bill expected BILL ROSENBERGER The Herald-Dispatch SOUTH CHARLESTON -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Thursday a comprehensive education reform bill will be among those coming...
View ArticleEmails show Linger, Phares correspondence months before Marple firing
Emails show Linger, Phares correspondence months before Marple firing By Mackenzie Mays CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Months before the state Board of Education voted to hire Jim Phares to replace former state...
View ArticleL. Wade Linger: BOE guided by valuable experience
L. Wade Linger: BOE guided by valuable experience CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As West Virginians prepare for this year's legislative session, the West Virginia Board of Education is packed and ready for an...
View ArticleSC native 'filling the void' as a Mississippi teacher for TFA
SC native 'filling the void' as a Mississippi teacher for TFA By Kathryn Gregory CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When Kinsey Walker began teaching kindergarten in Mississippi, she had to adjust to many things --...
View ArticleBetter education is on everyone's head
Better education is on everyone's head By Gregory Prudich A call to conscience. That's what the opportunity for public education reform is about in West Virginia; a call to all in power and to their...
View ArticleEducation leaders: Calendar won’t fix student performance
Education leaders: Calendar won’t fix student performance By Lawrence Messina, Associated Press SOUTH CHARLESTON — West Virginia already has the money and the time on its public schools calendar to...
View ArticleHigher education focus shifts to finishing college
Higher education focus shifts to finishing college by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter The leaders of West Virginia's institutes of higher education believe colleges need to shift attention...
View ArticleSuperintendent says local initiatives taking top priority
Superintendent says local initiatives taking top priority by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter As he speaks with teachers and administrators across West Virginia and looks at recent measures of...
View ArticleSenator says House Education Committee could be reform hurdle
Senator says House Education Committee could be reform hurdle by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Kanawha County member of the state Senate who has clashed with teachers...
View ArticleState of the State - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Below is a statement from WVEA President Dale Lee on Governor Tomblin's State of the State Address. WVEA and its members are excited to hear education will be a primary focus of the upcoming...
View ArticleEducation drives Tomblin State of the State address
Education drives Tomblin State of the State address by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va, - Education reform dominated Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's State of the State speech...
View ArticleW.Va. gov focuses on education in State of State
W.Va. gov focuses on education in State of State By LAWRENCE MESSINA Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia must ensure that every child finishes third grade reading at that level,...
View ArticleLinger excited about Tomblin's spotlight on education reform
Linger excited about Tomblin's spotlight on education reform Union leaders say teacher pay, hiring practices issues of concern By Mackenzie Mays CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia's education leaders...
View ArticleSchool takeovers coming?
School takeovers coming? Financially fraught counties in state Board of Education's sights By Mackenzie Mays CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Board of Education is cracking down on several county...
View ArticleTeachers say one key thing missing in reform package
Teachers say one key thing missing in reform package By Jeff Jenkins in News | February 13, 2013 at 10:36PM The presidents of the teachers unions in West Virginia praised Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for some...
View ArticleGovernor asks state BOE to act on education reforms
Governor asks state BOE to act on education reforms By Shauna Johnson in News | WV MetroNews The President of the West Virginia Board of Education says he is happy to hear Governor Earl Ray Tomblin say...
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