Friday, February 22, 2013
The Governor’s education bill was once again not listed with the introduced bills. However, we were told the bill will be out Monday. Watch for details and information. The bill is expected to change...
View ArticleMonday, February 25, 2013
Today the House Education Committee passed two bills, HB2563, reduces the daily administrative time required of school counselors and aims at increasing the time actually spent counseling at-risk...
View ArticlePublic education overhaul proposed
Public education overhaul proposed By Lawrence Messina Associated Press CHARLESTON — Student achievement, the school calendar, and teacher hiring and development are the key topics of Gov. Earl Ray...
View ArticleEditorial: School board's folly
Editorial: School board's folly Kanawha school board Charleston Gazette Welcome to 21st-century Kanawha County, where the president of the Board of Education views the public library as "parasitic." In...
View ArticleState schools eyeing cross-district administration
State schools eyeing cross-district administration by Shay Maunz Daily Mail staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Along with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's hefty education reform package comes a move to streamline the...
View ArticleTeachers unions blast Tomblin school reform bill
Teachers unions blast Tomblin school reform bill By Eric Eyre CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia teachers union leaders swiftly denounced Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's sprawling education reform bill Monday,...
View ArticleTuesday, February 26, 2013
Today principals, staff and a student from Cameron Elementary, Middle and High Schools discussed the balanced calendar before the House Education Committee. The schools received an Innovation Zone...
View ArticleSenators review Tomblin’s education package
Senators review Tomblin’s education package by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Don't expect to see the word "languish" associated with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's education...
View ArticleTeachers union leaders give Tomblin’s reform plan an F
Teachers union leaders give Tomblin’s reform plan an F By Mannix Porterfield,Register-Herald Reporter CHARLESTON — Good thing for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin that his massive education reform package isn’t a...
View ArticleTeachers unions call bill 'horrible,' prepare to fight legislation
W.Va. Senate fast-tracks education reform Teachers unions call bill 'horrible,' prepare to fight legislation By Eric Eyre CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- State lawmakers have put Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's sweeping...
View ArticleDuerring advocates changing system for teachers' days off
Duerring advocates changing system for teachers' days off by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kanawha County Schools spends $4.6 million a year on substitute teachers, and...
View ArticleWednesday, February 27, 2013
Even though the Senate has yet to take up the bill, much discussion is taking place around SB 359, the governor’s Education Reform Bill. WVEA lobbyists continue to express our concern over the bill to...
View ArticleThursday, February 28, 2013
Your calls, emails and comments are beginning to have an impact! The Senate Education Committee heard testimony from representatives from the Governor’s office today on his education reform...
View ArticleSen. Unger calls part of education reform bill “irresponsible”
Sen. Unger calls part of education reform bill “irresponsible” State Senate Majority Leader John Unger says he’s not convinced there’s a problem with the teacher hiring system in West Virginia. The...
View ArticleTomblin staff, state superintendent take education bill questions
Tomblin staff, state superintendent take education bill questions By Ann Ali, Senior Political Reporter Just like a heavy piece of furniture, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's education reform bill is so big,...
View ArticleTomblin's teacher hiring plan questioned
Tomblin's teacher hiring plan questioned Phares, governor's staff defend education reform bill before Senate panel By Eric Eyre CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia's schools superintendent and Gov. Earl...
View ArticleFriday, March 1, 2013
A wicked week at the Capitol ended with a very slow day. Please continue to contact the Governor’s office and your Senators to let them know the legislation is terrible and the important elements that...
View ArticleJorea Marple's lawsuit moving to US district court
Jorea Marple's lawsuit moving to US district court by Shay Maunz Daily Mail staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The legal dispute over Jorea Marple's ouster as state superintendent has moved to federal court....
View ArticleEducation bill debate turns to teacher hiring
Education bill debate turns to teacher hiring By Lawrence Messina Associated Press CHARLESTON - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's bid to rewrite teacher hiring practices has sparked an early battle as the...
View ArticleMonday, March 4, 2013
President Dale Lee will testify before the Senate Education Committee meeting tomorrow at 2:00. The Senate’s Committee Substitute for SB 359 should be revealed tomorrow as well. We will keep you...
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