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By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail
March 26, 2020
Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed into law Wednesday a bill specifically saying that Bible classes are allowed in public high schools.
Some prominent West Virginia religious leaders opposed the legislation during this year’s regular legislative session, saying it discriminated against non-Christian faiths.
Justice also signed numerous other education-related bills Wednesday, the last day he...
The WVDE released the following FAQ and responses based on the COVID-19 health emergency status as of 3/24/2020.
Q1. How should county boards handle paying their spring sport coaches given shortened/canceled seasons?
A1. Spring sports and practices were underway prior to the health emergency closure of schools. Even if the seasons are shortened/canceled, county boards should honor the spring sports coaching contracts since services were rendered. The contract amounts do not...
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail
March 25, 2020
West Virginia wasn’t going to do public school statewide standardized testing either way this spring, the state superintendent has said, but now the U.S. Education Department has said the state won’t face repercussions.
Current high school juniors, who get a free SAT each spring because it’s the standardized test for that grade, are planned to instead get that free college entrance exam in the fall,...
By Jake Flatley, WV MetroNews
March 24, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The feeding program for the state’s largest school district, Kanawha County Schools, is back on after being suspended on Sunday evening due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The school district announced late Monday afternoon that it will relaunch the program, including bus...
Charleston, W. Va. – In response to the declaration of a State of Emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Secretary of State Mac Warner encourages West Virginians to take advantage of absentee by mail and early voting options ahead of the May 12 Primary Election.
Warner announced Wednesday that voters who do not wish to vote in person due to the Coronavirus pandemic are eligible to request an absentee ballot by mail. Voters may still vote...