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West Virginia celebrates the heart of public education this week
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (224+ words) WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - National Public Schools Week is shining a spotlight on the educators, staff and students who form the backbone of West Virginia's public school system. From February 23-27, the West Virginia Department of Education and school districts across the…...
Spring field trips bring outdoor learning to life near Lewisburg
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (161+ words) Appalachian Headwaters is ready to host spring field trips for K-12 student groups at their environmental education facility near Lewisburg. The organization offers hands-on outdoor programs focused ... LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVVA) - Appalachian Headwaters is ready to host spring field trips for K-12 student…...
Richlands and Tazewell will look to pin their way to victory - clipped version
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (97+ words) A Welch nonprofit took a hard blow last year during the February floods. 12 months later, they're still rebuilding. MCS prioritized project-based learning and essential skills so children wouldn't ... Richlands and Tazewell will look to pin their way to victory - clipped…...
West Virginia bill would replace 180-day school requirement with 900-hour mandate
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (341+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The West Virginia Legislature is considering a bill that would change how school districts meet state instructional requirements, potentially reducing the need for makeup days after weather-related closures. The bill, sponsored by Senator Rollan Roberts of Raleigh…...
ONE YEAR LATER: McDowell County Schools reflect on a year of resilience
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (87+ words) MCS prioritized project-based learning and essential skills so children wouldn't feel a lack of instruction similar to that of COVID. ONE YEAR LATER: McDowell County Schools reflect on a year of resilience High school girls will look to hit the…...
PSHS teacher arrested on charges related to forging documents
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (155+ words) PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Princeton Senior High School teacher has been arrested on several charges related to signing a student out of school without authorization. Katelyn Lester, 36, of Lerona, is facing felony charges of four counts of forgery and uttering…...
Concord University’s MBA program ranked among top five in West Virginia
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (175+ words) ATHENS, W.Va. (WVVA) - Concord University's Master of Business Administration program has earned recognition as one of the top MBA programs in West Virginia for 2026, according to a new ranking by MBA Schools. The program ranked #5 among MBA programs in the…...
West Virginia bill would require schools to track student immigration status
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (189+ words) BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A proposed bill in the West Virginia legislature would require public schools and colleges to record and report student immigration status. House Bill 5644 would require West Virginia schools " from kindergarten through college " to collect and track the…...
WVBE President releases statement requesting unity with the state
6+ day, 32+ min ago (224+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The President of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), L. Paul Hardesty, has released a statement requesting unity with the Governor and the state Legislature. The statement, released without much context, highlights what Hardesty says are "bad…...
Virginia and West Virginia rank among safest states for students
1+ week, 3+ day ago (10+ words) Virginia and West Virginia rank among safest states for students'WVVA...