Few happy with state's shot at school reform
Published: July 29, 2010 10:00 AM
| Author: Walt Williams
- Few Happy with State's Shot at School Reform
Only a handful of minor reforms passed during the special session that was supposed to focus on education.
By Walt Williams
CHARLESTON -- What was...
Governor disappointed by education bill's failure
Published: July 29, 2010 10:00 AM
| Author: Associated Press
- W.Va. gov disappointed by education bills' failure
By The Associated Press
The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Gov. Joe Manchin says West Virginia's public school system needs change, and he's disappointed that reform legislation failed...
Hoppy's commentary for Friday
Published: July 23, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Hoppy Kercheval, Talkline host
- Hoppy's Commentary for Friday
Talkline Host Hoppy Kercheval
Not long ago Gov. Manchin called a special session for this month just to work on education. A group of lawmakers along with education leaders met multiple times and worked for hours to...
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Wise says dropouts hurt economy
Published: May 25, 2010 10:00 AM
| Author: Davin White
- Wise says dropouts hurt economy
By Davin White
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Students in middle and high schools across the country are dropping out and hurting the American economy, former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise said Monday, and an investment in those...
Charter schools not the answer
Published: May 21, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Neil Randolph, op-ed
- Neil Randolph; Charter schools not the answer
There's a scene in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" where John Goodman whacks George Clooney in the head, shouting, "It's all about the money, boys!" He takes the money, leaving him sprawling on the...
Governor rushed session
Published: May 21, 2010 9:00 AM
| Author: Hoppy Kercheval
- 05/21/2010
Hoppy's Commentary For Friday
Gov. Manchin’s special session on education collapsed...
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Concerns
Published: July 19, 2010 5:00 PM
| Author: Metronews
- 'Concerns'
MetroNews
Charleston, Kanawha County
The House Education Committee voted down HB2009 Monday, just one day after the state Senate passed all seven items on the education reform...
Can WV learn from states with charter schools?
Published: July 18, 2010 6:00 PM
| Author: Davin White
- Can West Virginia learn from states with charter schools?
Walk into a Colorado charter school and you might see a student painting a picture while a few classmates explore a concept using the Socratic method.
By Davin White
The Charleston Gazette
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Lawmakers near passage of Byrd vacancy bill
Published: July 18, 2010 6:00 PM
| Author: Associated Press
- W.Va. lawmakers near passage of Byrd vacancy bill
By The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's Legislature appeared close Saturday to passing a version of Gov. Joe Manchin's special election proposal for filling the seat left by...
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