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Teacher equity plans approved for 16 states
By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - To ensure all students, regardless of race, ethnicity or economic background, get equal access to the best teachers, Kentucky plans to enhance mentoring for new teachers. Massachusetts will seek to raise standards for teacher education programs, and Rhode Island and Nevada are looking at financial incentives to attract and retain teachers.
The four are...
Logan Spanish instructor wins W.Va. Teacher of the Year award
Staff reports, The Charleston Gazette-Mail
A Logan County Spanish teacher was named 2016 West Virginia Teacher of the Year during a ceremony and dinner Wednesday night in Charleston.
Andrea Santos, who teaches at Logan High School, was selected by a committee appointed by state Superintendent of Schools Michael Martirano, according to a release issued by the state Department of Education.
...State Board adopts Fayette school plan, SBA is next
By Alex Wiederspiel , MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Board of Education voted 6-3 in favor of adopting the Fayette County consolidation plan proposed by Superintendent Terry George, which would eliminate merge four high schools into one in the Oak Hill area.
During a meeting in Fayetteville last night, many expressed support for the school plan, but there was an outcry from Meadow Bridge...
State Board of Education hears comments on large consolidated Fayette school
By Sarah Plummer, Register-Herald Reporter
FAYETTEVILLE — After hearing from 42 Fayette County residents during a public comment period, State Board of Education President Michael Green said the board has a "serious decision and serious consideration" ahead of them today as they vote on future of Fayette County Schools.
The board will reconvene in Charleston at 10 a.m. today to...
Washington State Supreme Court: Charter schools are unconstitutional
After nearly a year of deliberation, the state Supreme Court ruled late Friday afternoon that charter schools are not constitutional.
By John Higgins, Seattle Times education reporter
After nearly a year of deliberation, the state Supreme Court ruled 6-3 late Friday afternoon that charter schools are unconstitutional, creating chaos for hundreds of families whose children have...