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Opinion Article by Sonya Ashby, Charleston Gazette-Mail
It’s that time of year again: Monday marks the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week. The last few years have seen teacher wages at the bottom of the barrel, benefits stripped, workloads increased with fewer resources, and a lot of teacher bashing in the West Virginia Legislature and on social media.
My colleagues and I have stood on a picket line twice in the last two years to stop legislation dangerous to public...
By Brittany Murray, WV MetroNews
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Though heavily disputed during this year’s regular legislative session, the topic of charter schools will likely be back on the table when the West Virginia Legislature holds its special session.
“We’re looking at lots of things that relate to school choice,” House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said earlier this week on MetroNews “Talkline” with Hoppy Kercheval. “We know this is a topic that has a lot of people...
By Ryan Quinn/Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Delegate Danny Hamrick resigned Tuesday from his position as House Education Committee chairman at the request of the speaker of the House of Delegates.
“I asked for his resignation earlier this week for a personnel matter that has nothing to do with the upcoming session,” said House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay. The special legislative session on education is expected to begin later this month.
“That’s about as far as...
By Brad McElhinny, WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The minority leader of the House of Delegates isn’t yet sure whether a special session focusing on changes to West Virginia’s education system will be a snap or a slog.
“I’ll be honest. I don’t know what to make of things,” Minority Leader Tim Miley, D-Harrison, said in a telephone interview....
By WV MetroNews
RIPLEY, W.Va. — Dozens of people took part in a forum Tuesday at Ripley High School regarding possible education policy efforts for this year’s related special legislative session.
The event featured four group discussions on possible legislative approaches, similar to how the state Department of Education organized its forums held across the state in March and April.
Teachers, administrators and lawmakers took part in the event, which...