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Martirano admits he's 'conflicted' about whether to leave post
By Jeff Jenkins, WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State School Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano admitted during an appearance on MetroNews “Talkline” Thursday he was having second thoughts about leaving the position in June and returning to Maryland to be closer to his family.
“I’m an honest person as the day is driven, I’m struggling with this decision so much. I’m so conflicted,”...
State leaders might follow Justice's lead on reforming A to F
By Brad McElhinny, WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s A through F grading system for schools, which just debuted a few months ago, is already getting a failing grade from new Gov. Jim Justice.
“We’ve got to worry about our kids getting an A through F versus our schools getting an A through F,” Justice, a Democrat from Greenbrier County, said in his inauguration speech on Monday....
Justice targets education 'bureaucrats,' but plan not yet released
By Ryan Quinn, The Charleston Gazette-Mail
At least as far as education goes, Gov. Jim Justice’s inauguration speech Monday was surprising — given the fact he was short on specifics during his campaign.
“Today, I have an education plan right here,” the Democrat said, holding up a blue booklet, “that I’m going to submit immediately for people to review. It’s going to be the elimination of a...
Public schools: Don't undermine
Charleston Gazette editorial (www.wvgazettemail.com)
The 2017 Legislature met for organizing purposes last week, then recessed for a month until it officially starts on Feb. 8.
Under strong Republican control, it's likely to pursue a conservative agenda with heavy impact on West Virginia -- as it did last year. Among various right-wing goals, here's one that should...
Boone schools may cut positions as grievances, suits continue
By Ryan Quinn, The Charleston Gazette-Mail
Boone County Schools’ superintendent tentatively plans to recommend the Boone school board eliminate 40 to 45 positions for next school year, but cutting that many will be difficult now that board members have rejected his proposed school closures.
That’s according to Amy Willard, executive director of the state Office of School Finance. Boone...