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By Sarah Harmon, Staff Writer
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register
Marshall County students and teachers will see two extra days off Thanksgiving break for the beginning of hunting season next year after the the Marshall County Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the calendar at its Tuesday meeting.
The change was made after a recent public meeting in which several Cameron residents expressed concern about keeping school open on the first day of...
West Virginia lawmakers took some important steps for teachers during this year’s regular legislative session.
During a tight budget year, legislators and Gov. Tomblin recognized teachers and service employees were in need of a pay increase. I commend them for taking this first step to getting West Virginia teachers on the path to competitive pay.
But perhaps even more important than the $1,000 pay raise for teachers and 2 percent increase for service professionals is goal...
By Mackenzie Mays
The Charleston Gazette
Top education officials are dispelling rumors that they’re interested in becoming West Virginia’s next superintendent of schools, including outgoing School Building Authority Director Mark Manchin and members of the state Board of Education, tasked with choosing the superintendent.
Last week, Superintendent Jim Phares announced his plans to retire this summer — an expected move, since the Board of Education said he would serve in...
By Samuel Speciale, Education Reporter
Charleston Daily Mail
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- With more than 170 million units sold, the iPad has revolutionized mobile computing since its release in 2010. While Apple’s market share plummeted to about 36 percent last year with the emergence of cheaper Android-based tablets, it can be said that the iPad has changed the way people work, play and communicate.
Four years after being introduced to consumers around the globe, the trend-...
By Elaine Blaisdell
Cumberland Times-News
KEYSER, W.Va. — The process for advertising for the new Mineral County school superintendent to replace Rob Woy, who is retiring, will begin shortly and the deadline for those interested in the position will be May 12, according to Howard M. O’Cull, executive director of the West Virginia School Board Association.
O’Cull, who was hired to assist in the search, said the position will be advertised in the media as well as ...