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Beckley Educator Selected for Nationwide 2026-27 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors Cohort

SANTA MONICA, CA (LOOTPESS) – The ARTEFFECTlmc Foundation has announced the 2026-2027 cohort of ARTEFFECT Ambassadors, an award-winning visual arts education fellowship for educators working directly with students in grades 6-12. The 19 fellows in the program’s fourth annual cohort were selected from a competitive pool of nationwide applicants and hail from 16 states. The […]

Beckley, WV · 12h

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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W.Va. Department of Education briefs lawmakers on proposal for new school funding formula

CHARLESTON – With student enrollment expected to continue trending downward while the estimate cost of educating rural students and those with special needs expected to rise, education officials in West Virginia walked lawmakers through a draft proposal to reform the formula before the courts mandate changes. The Joint Standing...

West Virginia · 21h
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WVNS

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New appointments to Bluefield State University Board of Governors

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS)- Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed new members to the Bluefield State University Board of Governors. According to a press release, the new members include Phil Hancock, Robert Linkous, and Jeffrey Forlines. Board Chair Charlie Cole spoke highly of two past board members, Bill Cole and Shannon Remines. “On behalf of Bluefield State University, […]

Bluefield, WV · 1d

wchsnetwork.com

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State School Building Authority hearing from 34 county school superintendents this week; to distribute $61 million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education leaders from all around West Virginia are stopping by the state School Building Authority’s office in the Capital City early this week. Superintendents from 34 counties are making their pitches to the SBA to receive some of the $61 million that will be distributed this year. Seventeen education officials presented before the SBA board on Monday, with 17 more to follow on Tuesday.

West Virginia · 1d
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Boone County Schools thrilled to “reduce barriers” with inclusion into Marshall’s Direct Admit program

FOSTER, W.Va. — Boone County high school students now have a streamlined pathway into Marshall University. Marshall’s Direct Admit program is growing to accept students at Van, Scott, and Sherman high schools, as well as the Boone Career Technical Center. Designed by Marshall University President Brad Smith, the program provides a clear path for high school students who meet certain academic criteria to become automatically admitted to the school.

Boone County, WV · 2d

connect-bridgeport.com

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Bridgeport High School Heading to State Cheerleading Championship Following Victory in Region II Meet

Bridgeport is returning to the Class AAA state cheerleading tournament in Charleston as the Indians finished as the champion in the Region II competition this morning at Lincoln High School. Robert C. Byrd also qualified for the tournament as the runner-up in a closely contested finish. The first and second...

Bridgeport, WV · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Automatic legislative stay invoked in W.Va. school aid formula lawsuit

CHARLESTON – With legislative interim meetings expected to take up the topic of reforming West Virginia’s complicated and dated school aid formula next week and during next year’s regular session, lawmakers have invoked an automatic stay of a recent lawsuit with state education officials also seeking a delay.

West Virginia · 3d

WOWK 13 News

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Logan County community speaks out over proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Community members gathered Thursday evening to voice their concerns over the proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School in Logan County. The school is one of three in the county facing possible closure, along with Justice Elementary School and South Man Elementary School. If the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary […]

Logan County, WV · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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PHS girls fall to top-seeded GW in state semis

BECKLEY - The George Washington girls soccer team came out aggressive and did not let up in getting by Parkersburg 4-0 in a Class AAAA semifinal contest at the WVSSAC State Soccer Tournament played at the Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley on Wednesday morning. The Patriots came out...

Beckley, WV · 5d

connect-bridgeport.com

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Bridgeport Girls Soccer Bows Out in State Semifinals to Greenbrier East, 1-0

Just like in the regular season meeting, the third-seeded Bridgeport Indians could not break down the defense of the No. 2 Greenbrier East Spartans, falling by the same 1-0 scoreline, this time at the Paul Cline YMCA Sports Complex in Beckley in the Class AAA state semifinals. "(Greenbrier East) did...

Bridgeport, WV · 5d

Mountain State Spotlight

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Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes

Fourteen counties have asked to start or continue an additional property tax for extra public school funding this year. Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 6d

WSLS

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Proposed 1% schools tax not passed in Pulaski but passes in Radford

PULASKI, Va. – One question on your midterm election ballot determined the fate of many schools in our area when it comes to funding. Voting yes to the proposed 1% school sales tax would bring millions of dollars in much-needed funding for school district building renovations. Voting no would block the tax, denying schools that funding. Radford and Pulaski counties are now dealing with the decisions voters have made.

Radford, VA · 5d

Lootpress

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Junior Achievement Presents 70 Shady Spring Fourth-Grade Students with Completion Certificates

SHADY SPRING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventy fourth-grade students at Shady Spring Elementary School are celebrating the completion of a five-week Junior Achievement program focused on entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of starting and operating a business. Through hands-on lessons and interactive activities, students have had the opportunity to explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur, develop […]

Shady Spring, WV · 5d

WVNS

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Summers County School Levy fails again

HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The Summers County School Levy has been voted down again by the people of Summers County. It once again came down to a narrow vote. This levy would have generated $1.1 million in funding for Summers County Schools, helping with a school resource officer, upgrading security, as well as reversing the […]

Summers County, WV · 6d

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Falcons are soaring north to Charleston (High School Volleyball)

Mercer County, WV (WOAY)- A big time matchup in Princeton with a trip to the state tournament on the line!. The Sherman Tide squared off against the Summit Christian Academy Falcons in the Class-A Regional Volleyball Championship!. The Falcons managed to jump out to a convincing 2-0 lead, and looked...

Princeton, WV · 6d

The West Virginia Daily News

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New River CTC Offers Winter Session

BEAVER, W.Va. (WVDN) — New River Community and Technical College will offer a winter session Dec. 14 through Jan. 15, giving students a chance to earn college credits during the winter break. The session will feature a variety of courses, including general education classes that can help students make progress toward a degree or certificate. […] The post New River CTC Offers Winter Session appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

Beaver, WV · 8d

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Monday Raleigh County School Closure Hearings Rescheduled

Public hearings on Raleigh County Schools’ proposal to close Mabscott Elementary School and merge students into Crescent and Hollywood elementary schools have been rescheduled following the cancellation of meetings originally planned for Monday, Nov. 2. The hearings will now be held Thursday, Nov. 5, beginning at 4 p.m. in...

Raleigh County, WV · 8d

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Appalachian Bowl youth football games a big hit

NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nitro was the place to be this weekend to watch some of the best young talent in West Virginia. The Appalachian Bowl games were close, hard hitting and offered some wild finishes. In the D-Team bracket, St. Albans took on the Ripley Vikings. Levi Steele...

Nitro, WV · 8d

Lootpress

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LPN to BSN program at WVU School of Nursing ranks No. 1 in West Virginia, applications now open in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia University School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program has been ranked as the No. 1 program in West Virginia for 2027 by PracticalNursing.org, and the program is now offered at the Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech. After seeing the success of the LPN to BSN program at […]

Beckley, WV · 8d

Mingo Messenger

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Report: Hope Scholarship participation growing; saw $68.5M in payments in 25-26

A new report from the office of West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack shows that Hope Scholarship participation grew statewide and in Mingo County during the 2025-2026 school year. The 2025-2026 school year is also the last year that the program's reach was limited, as the report notes that, in March,...

Mingo County, WV · 7d