Amid successes, pay spat marks W.Va. session's end
Amid successes, pay spat marks W.Va. session's end By LAWRENCE MESSINA, Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After passing large-scale measures that aim to improve public schools and reduce crime,...
View ArticleKanawha county weighs slight levy rate reduction
Kanawha county weighs slight levy rate reduction by Paul Fallon Daily Mail Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kanawha County commissioners will consider a slight roll back of the county's levy rate, and figures...
View ArticleMexican president faces teachers' revolt
Mexican president faces teachers' revolt By MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press ATLIACA, Mexico (AP) - Easter vacation was over, but there wasn't a teacher in sight at the boarding school for...
View ArticleW.Va. lawmakers start budget talks close to deal
W.Va. lawmakers start budget talks close to deal Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Disagreements over funding for state Department of Education staff and in-home care for seniors on Medicaid,...
View ArticleSupers Debate Substitute Bill
Supers Debate Substitute BillMixed reaction to measure that requires administrators to teachBy SARAH HARMON Staff Writer , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-RegisterA Senate bill approved by West...
View ArticleFinal Lobbyline
Our Work Continues…Prior to the start of the legislative session, Governor Tomblin made it clear the recommendations of the Education Performance Audit would be the cornerstone of his education reform...
View ArticleGovernor to announce next step in education reform
Governor to announce next step in education reform By Travis BrinksGovernor Earl Ray Tomblin will be announcing Wednesday the next step in education reform relating to personalized learning.That next...
View ArticleWV first state to fully implement Project 24
WV first state to fully implement Project 24 By Whitney Burdette Schools across the state will integrate technology and digital learning into all classrooms, thanks to the state's partnership with...
View ArticleDale Lee: Losing faith in the school board
Dale Lee: Losing faith in the school boardI am puzzled after reading State Board President Wade Linger's recent report on Board of Education staff delivered at last week's meeting. As I recall, one of...
View ArticleTeacher respect issue discussed
Teacher respect issue discussed By Wendy Holdren, Register-Herald Reporter What was once thought of as a highly respected and sought-after job title is becoming an increasingly difficult position to...
View ArticleMcDowell County project officials say they are making progress
McDowell County project officials say they are making progress by Dave Boucher Daily Mail Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A nonprofit has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars since late 2011...
View ArticleCheating: School dilemma
Cheating: School dilemma editorial – Charleston Gazette West Virginia public school students rank so low in standardized test scores -- trailing most states in science, equaling Bulgaria in math --...
View ArticleTeaching days of yore
Teaching days of yoreEditorial – Register Herald As in many other facets of life that have changed over the years, the occupation of a teacher is not viewed in the same light. In a recent article in...
View ArticleStrict teachers deserve respect - not a beating - from kids, parents
Strict teachers deserve respect — not a beating — from kids, parents Bluefield Daily Telegraph No-nonsense. Firm. Strong. Harsh adjectives? Not for a teacher charged with giving young children a...
View ArticleBobbi Nicholson: Education 'reform'
Bobbi Nicholson: Education 'reform'CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- I've been reading with some bemusement the text of the governor's education "reform" legislation and the flurry of media attention that...
View ArticleConcerns over plans for student iPads addressed
Concerns over plans for student iPads addressed By Sarah Plummer, Register-Herald Reporter BECKLEY — Raleigh County School’s announcement that they will be the first county in the state to move all...
View ArticleState Board of Ed responds to legislative changes
State Board of Ed responds to legislative changes By Ashton MarraMay 1, 2013 • The West Virginia state Board of Education took its special meeting on the road this week, traveling to Lewis County to...
View ArticleWest Virginia receives high marks for pre-kindergarten support
West Virginia receives high marks for pre-kindergarten support By Sarah Plummer, Register-Herald Reporter West Virginia has received high marks from the National Institute for Early Education...
View ArticleTesting service apologizes for 'disastrous' disruptions of students' online...
Testing service apologizes for 'disastrous' disruptions of students' online exams By Mark Schone, NBC News The nation’s second largest educational testing service apologized Wednesday for computer...
View ArticleS. Thomas Bond: No motivation for education
S. Thomas Bond: No motivation for education Everyone realizes our schools are in trouble. No one seems to know why, and thinking about solutions is invariably kept in a separate compartment from our...
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