2011 Archive

December

November

• PEIA Board Approves Modified Benefit Plan Published: December 13, 2011 4:08 PM | Author: WV MetroNews
  - PEIA Board Approves Modified Benefit Plan ...
• Premium Changes Cut OPEB in Half Published: December 13, 2011 4:07 PM | Author: WV MetroNews
  - Premium Changes Cut OPEB in Half WV...
• Schools turn to lawmakers after OPEB ruling Published: December 6, 2011 9:55 AM | Author: Lawrence Messina, AP
  - Schools turn to lawmakers after OPEB rulingBy Lawrence MessinaBy The Associated PressCHARLESTON...

October

• Halloween is the time to treat local teachers Published: October 27, 2011 3:19 PM | Author:
  - Halloween is the time to treat local teachersHalloween is a wonderful time for students to treat...
• In W.Va., a bill is not a bill that must be paid? Published: October 26, 2011 8:31 AM | Author: Charleston Daily Mail editorial
  - EditorialsWednesday October 26, 2011 In W.Va., a bill is not a bill that must be paid? $8 billion...
• Arts vital to students’ successful futures Published: October 24, 2011 8:41 AM | Author: Tome Bone
  - Arts vital to students’ successful futures By TOM BONE Bluefield Daily Telegraph ATHENS...

September

• Jobs Bill Would Help State Schools Published: September 28, 2011 9:07 AM | Author: MetroNews
  - Jobs Bill Would Help State Schools...
• Partners tackle nations need for math and science teachers Published: September 28, 2011 9:05 AM | Author: PR Newswire
  - 80 Partners Join Multi-Sector Movement to Tackle Nation's Need for 100,000 Excellent Math and...
• Unions support Tomblin in special election Published: September 26, 2011 9:13 AM | Author: Paul Nyden
  - Unions support Tomblin in special electionBy Paul J. NydenCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Numerous unions...

August

• Judges to crack down on truancy Published: August 25, 2011 8:31 AM | Author: Bill Archer
  - Judges to crack down on truancy By BILL ARCHER Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD —  ...
• Meth residue major factor in bond vote, officials say Published: August 23, 2011 10:36 AM | Author: WV MetroNews
  - Meth Residue Major Factor in Bond Vote, Officials Say...
• South Dakota schools cut costs with 4-day week Published: August 22, 2011 9:09 AM | Author: Associated Press
  - South Dakota schools cut costs with 4-day week Associated Press IRENE, S.D. (AP) — When the...

July

• Counties scramble for teachers Published: July 20, 2011 12:00 AM | Author: Zach Harold
  - Counties scramble for teachersAs deadlines near for transfers, school boards rush to plug...
• Attendance Director says truancy is still an issue Published: July 15, 2011 12:00 AM | Author: Suzanne Stewart
  - Attendance Director says truancy is still an issueCases being sent to magistrate courtBy Suzanne...
• Atlanta works to root out cheating educators Published: July 11, 2011 12:00 AM | Author: Dorie Turner, Associated Press
  - Atlanta works to root out cheating educators By DORIE TURNER Associated Press WriterATLANTA...

June

• State workers pass on PEIA discounts Published: June 30, 2011 12:00 PM | Author: By WV Metronews
  - State Workers Pass On PEIA Discounts WV...
• Simmons drops claim to Gilmer super job Published: June 30, 2011 12:00 PM | Author: By Jefrey Saulton
  - Simmons drops claim to Gilmer superintendent jobBy JEFFREY SAULTON, Parkersburg News and Sentinel...
• Educators don't understand common standards, boards told Published: June 30, 2011 12:00 PM | Author: By Education Week
  - Educators Don't Understand Common Standards, Boards ToldBy Catherine Gewertz  for Education...

May

• Educators debate letting children sleep later Published: May 31, 2011 10:00 AM | Author: By Amber Marra
  - Educators debate letting children sleep laterAdministrators, health experts say student...
• Educators debate letting children sleep later Published: May 31, 2011 10:00 AM | Author: By Amber Marra
  - Educators debate letting children sleep laterAdministrators, health experts say student...
• Preston schools offer snow day alternative Published: May 31, 2011 10:00 AM | Author: By Associated Press
  - Preston schools offer snow day alternativeby The Associated PressMay 31--KINGWOOD -- Many...

April

• State recognized for pre-k coverage Published: April 28, 2011 9:00 AM | Author: By MetroNews
  - State Recognized For Pre-K Coverage MetroNews The West Virginia Dept. of Education continues to...
• Teachers skeptical of plan to end bonus for degree Published: April 26, 2011 11:00 AM | Author: By Associated Press
  - Teachers skeptical of plan to end bonus for degree The Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP)...
• The arts must be part of 21st century learning Published: April 26, 2011 11:00 AM | Author: By Jorea Marple
  - Jorea M. Marple: The arts must be part of 21st century learning "What a tragedy it would be...

March

• Randolph schools back in local control Published: April 14, 2011 7:00 AM | Author: By Metronews
  - Randolph schools back in local control WV Metronews Nearly two and a half years after placing the...
• California teacher pension shortfall grows to $56B Published: April 1, 2011 9:00 AM | Author: By Associated Press
  - California teacher pension shortfall grows to $56B By ADAM WEINTRAUB Associated Press...
• Preston BOE expels five students Published: March 31, 2011 11:00 AM | Author: The Associated Press
  - Preston BOE expels five students The Associated Press March 30--KINGWOOD -- The Preston County...

February

• Cutting early education funding is misdirected Published: February 28, 2011 9:00 AM | Author: By Kay Goodwin
  - Kay Goodwin: Cutting early education funding is misdirected As chairman of the West Virginia...
• Lawmakers to tweak OPEB attack plan Published: February 27, 2011 8:00 PM | Author: By Lawrence Messina, Associated Press
  - Lawmakers to tweak OPEB attack plan By Lawrence Messina CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Lawmakers hope to...
• Survey finds most teachers agree with proposals Published: February 25, 2011 9:00 AM | Author: By Zack Harold
  - Survey finds most teachers agree with proposals by Zack Harold Daily Mail staff CHARLESTON, W.Va....

January

• Tomblin announces dropout prevention program Published: January 31, 2011 11:00 AM | Author: By Associated Press
  - Tomblin announces dropout prevention programThe Charleston GazetteCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Acting...
• Timing is right on education reform Published: January 31, 2011 11:00 AM | Author: By WV Metronews
  - Tomblin: The Timing Is Right For Education Reform WV MetronewsState Senate President and acting...
• Retiring teachers linked to pay drop Published: January 31, 2011 11:00 AM | Author: By Zack Harold
  - Retiring teachers linked to pay dropSchool official says average salary increases with a stable...