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WV ranks near bottom of country for education outcomes as childhood poverty increases, data shows
One quarter of children in West Virginia live in poverty, and new data shows the number has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kids Count Data Book ranked West Virginia 47th out of 50 states for children’s economic well-being. The data, released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, sought to analyze how kids are […] The post WV ranks near bottom of country for education outcomes as childhood poverty increases, data shows appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Liberty vs. Philip Barbour (17th annual Byrd Shootout)
Macon Rollans brings you the highlights of a summer high school basketball matchup between the Liberty Mountaineers and the Philip Barbour Colts on June 11, 2024 as part of the 17th annual Byrd Shootout.
Grafton High School begins construction on multi-purpose baseball field
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Grafton Bearcats will soon have a new field to call home. Thanks to the Friends of Grafton High School Baseball Organization, which led the fundraising efforts for the new field, Grafton High School has $1.25 million to spend on the construction of the Bearcats’ new baseball field. Kym Gillespie, a member of the fundraiser group, says the support of the community has been the key to advancing the project.
First school year after Third Grade Success Act draws to a close
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first full school year with implementation of the Third Grade Success Act has wrapped up in West Virginia. The legislation aims to improve math and reading skills for students in grades K-3 by providing funding to place teaching aids in classrooms statewide. Aides have been...
Bridgeport student wins 2024 Frank Loria Memorial Scholarship
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Bridgeport High School student is being recognized as 2024′s winner of the Frank Loria Memorial Scholarship. This year’s winner is Aiden Sparks. The scholarship is awarded annually by the Clarksburg Columbian Club as part of the Frank Loria Awards Banquet. The awards banquet...
MetroNews This Morning 6-10-24
–The Third Grade Success Act crosses the one-year milestone. –Governor Jim Justice talks about the need to tighten up on home school requirements in the wake of a teen’s death in Boone County. –A Charleston chef is up for a high honor nationally. –In Sports: A valiant effort by...
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