Swing removal nixed
Published: September 3, 2010 8:00 AM
| Author: Bryan Chambers and Bill Rosenberger
- Swing removal nixed
BRYAN CHAMBERS and BILL ROSENBERGER
The Herald-Dispatch
HUNTINGTON -- Swing sets will remain on Cabell County's elementary school playgrounds.
Cabell County Schools Superintendent William Smith halted a plan Thursday to remove...
WV sits out Race to the Top
Published: September 3, 2010 8:00 AM
| Author: Walt Williams
- West Virginia Sits Out Race to the Top
Despite Manchin's pledge, few education reforms passed.
CHARLESTON -- In the scramble by states to compete in Race to the Top, West Virginia didn't even make it to the...
State requests bids on education spending audit
Published: September 1, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Phil Kabler
- State requests bids for education spending audit
By Phil Kabler
The Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A comprehensive audit of state spending on public education should begin later this year, with the opening this week of the bidding period...
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Wise says dropouts hurt economy
Published: May 25, 2010 10:00 AM
| Author: Davin White
- Wise says dropouts hurt economy
By Davin White
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Students in middle and high schools across the country are dropping out and hurting the American economy, former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise said Monday, and an investment in those...
Charter schools not the answer
Published: May 21, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Neil Randolph, op-ed
- Neil Randolph; Charter schools not the answer
There's a scene in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" where John Goodman whacks George Clooney in the head, shouting, "It's all about the money, boys!" He takes the money, leaving him sprawling on the...
Governor rushed session
Published: May 21, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Hoppy Kercheval
- 05/21/2010
Hoppy's Commentary For Friday
Gov. Manchin’s special session on education collapsed...
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No swinging here
Published: September 1, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Metronews staff
- No Swinging Here
MetroNews
The swings are just the latest playground equipment to be removed from school property in Cabell County.
"(Several years ago) We had to eliminate the merry go rounds for the same...
Cabell schools praised for food
Published: September 1, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Bill Rosenberger, Herald Dispatch
- Cabell schools praised for food
BILL ROSENBERGER
The Herald-Dispatch
ONA -- When British chef Jamie Oliver called out the United States Department of Agriculture in the six-episode reality TV show filmed in Huntington last fall, officials in...
Winners in Obama education reform announced
Published: August 25, 2010 8:00 AM
| Author: Associated Press
- Winners in Obama education reform unveiled
Nine states, D.C. to share $3.4 billion from controversial 'Race to the Top' competition
Associated Press
ATLANTA — More than 13 million students and 1 million educators will share $3.4 billion from the...
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Moment in spotlight won't get teacher her job back
Published: August 11, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Ry Rivard
- Moment in the spotlight might not get job back for state teacher
Obama hosts laid-off Hampshire High teacher for bill signing
by Ry Rivard
Charleston Daily Mail
Hampshire County Schools Superintendent Robin Lewis was forced to lay off her daughter,...
Hoppy's commentary for Friday
Published: July 23, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Hoppy Kercheval, Talkline host
- Hoppy's Commentary for Friday
Talkline Host Hoppy Kercheval
Not long ago Gov. Manchin called a special session for this month just to work on education. A group of lawmakers along with education leaders met multiple times and worked for hours to...
Education reform dies
Published: July 21, 2010 8:00 PM
| Author: WV Metronews
- Education Reforms Die on the House Floor
MetroNews
Charleston
The West Virginia Legislature's Special Session is over after a disagreement arose between the State Senate and the House of...
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