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Tomblin hasn't decided on possible congressional bid
The Associated Press
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says he has been asked about running for Congress, and hasn't decided either way yet.
The Logan County Democrat told The Associated Press he has been approached about vying for the 3rd Congressional District seat next year. The southern West Virginia seat is currently filled by freshman Republican Congressman Evan Jenkins.
Tomblin said he hasn't...
Delegate files brief to end Common Core, standardized testing
By Matt Maccaro, WV MetroNews
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.– House of Delegates member Mike Folk filed a lawsuit with Berkeley County Court Monday to stop Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium funding, which is a main part of the Common Core Standards in West Virginia known as “Next Generation.”
In a news release, Del. Folk (R-Berkeley) said the testing was unconstitutional and takes away money from...
Innerviews: Trail-blazing teacher built fruitful life on hometown values
By Sandy Wells, The Charleston Gazette
In the category of trail blazing, Jada Hunter cut a swath as wide as an interstate highway. A coal miner’s daughter reared in humble but loving circumstances, she lives in the town she was born in, a tightly-knit community near Williamson called Chattaroy. She recalls a seamless transition to school integration in a place where blacks were relegated to...
Testing opt out comes with consequences in Harrison County
By Aaron Payne, WV MetroNews
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – As parents across the state opt out their students from the new Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium tests, one county warns that option comes with consequences.
“Though I respect people’s decisions, I hope they respect ours,” Harrison County Superintendent Mark Manchin said. “We simply can not allow them to opt out, or decide that they don’t want...
Opting in, opting out: Schools begin Smarter Balanced assessment tests
By Erin Timony, The State Journal
When Spring Valley High School junior Carri Pertee's parents submitted an opt-out form to exempt her from taking the West Virginia General Summative Assessment about a month ago, it was a quiet decision with no argument from the school.
However, word slowly spread among parents and students that opting out of the test was possible. More students began...