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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 ...
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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