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WV is taking control of more local school systems; here’s what it means for students
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WV is taking control of more local school systems; here’s what it means for students

  • By Duncan Slade Mountain State Spotlight
  • Updated 1 hr ago

After years of complaints about infighting at the Mingo County Board of Education, West Virginia education officials investigated the board’s …

WV Board of Education heading to court over new legislative approval requirement
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WV Board of Education heading to court over new legislative approval requirement

  • By Sierra Marling smarling@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

The West Virginia Board of Education plans to take legal action against Secretary of State Kris Warner after his office rejected the board’s l…

Superintendent, assistant superintendent fired from Boone County Schools
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Superintendent, assistant superintendent fired from Boone County Schools

  • By CAMERON MAYNARD cmaynard@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jun 12, 2025

MADISON — On Wednesday, Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Riggs and Assistant Superintendent Tony Tagliente were both fired from their …

WV BOE keeps vaccine rules, defying Morrisey's push for religious exemptions
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WV BOE keeps vaccine rules, defying Morrisey's push for religious exemptions

  • By Sierra Marling smarling@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Aug 26, 2025

Kanawha County resident Mary Ellen O'Farrell, 76, joined three others Wednesday, making the case to the West Virginia Board of Education to ke…

WV BOE will pursue lawsuit after lawmakers get authority over education rules
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WV BOE will pursue lawsuit after lawmakers get authority over education rules

  • By Amelia Ferrell Knisely West Virginia Watch
  • Updated May 16, 2025

The West Virginia Board of Education will pursue litigation over a recently passed bill that gives lawmakers the ultimate authority over schoo…

WVBOE says it supports Blatt's attempt to follow law on school vaccines
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WVBOE says it supports Blatt's attempt to follow law on school vaccines

  • By KATELYN ALUISE kaluise@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Aug 13, 2025

Several concerned residents spoke at the West Virginia Board of Education’s public meeting Wednesday about religious and philosophical vaccine…

WV BOE approves closures in Clay, Preston, Wetzel, and Wood counties
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WV BOE approves closures in Clay, Preston, Wetzel, and Wood counties

  • Staff Report
  • Updated Dec 12, 2024

The West Virginia Board of Education approved several counties’ Comprehensive Education Facilities Plans and school closures at its Wednesday …

WV Board of Ed: Kanawha Schools closures pass, Hope Scholarship under fire
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WV Board of Ed: Kanawha Schools closures pass, Hope Scholarship under fire

  • By Sierra Marling smarling@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jun 3, 2025

The West Virginia Board of Education unanimously approved the closure and consolidation of several Kanawha County Schools on Wednesday followi…

First lady Cathy Justice sworn into West Virginia Board of Education
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First lady Cathy Justice sworn into West Virginia Board of Education

  • By Sierra Marling smarling@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Nov 14, 2024

First lady Cathy Justice was sworn in as an official member of the West Virginia Board of Education at Wednesday’s West Virginia Board of Educ…

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Gov. Jim Justice appoints first lady Cathy Justice to WV Board of Education
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Gov. Jim Justice appoints first lady Cathy Justice to WV Board of Education

  • By Sierra Marling smarling@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Nov 13, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice has appointed his wife, Cathy, to the West Virginia Board of Education, noting that she will succeed Daniel Snavely for a ful…

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