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W.V. school groups vote to take work action if needed over bill

Ariana Fine | February 12, 2019

School personnel from around West Virginia overwhelmingly voted to authorize their state associations to call for a work action if needed over the education reform bill in the Legislature.

Code to consistency in K12 schools

Nancy Mann Jackson | February 10, 2019

Today's student must learn to code. Yet, many districts struggle to implement comprehensive coding programs that work for students in various schools and grades, and that keep up with advancing technology.

More money for schools doesn't always mean better outcomes for kids

Ariana Fine | February 08, 2019

A new report from Michigan State University analyzed long-term education spending trends. The report found that in every state but two—Michigan and West Virginia—education revenue increased from 1995 to 2015. But it is often assumed that this additional spending will be good for students, but the data suggest that increased funding by itself has little relationship to student achievement growth.

Science tournaments return to Virginia to promote active learning

Ariana Fine | February 06, 2019

Virginia Tech hosted its second Science Olympiad Tournament, with over 200 high school students competing from schools in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The science tournament's aim is to improve students' problem-solving skills, teamwork and understanding of STEM fields.

Election Day school bill aims for safety

Ariana Fine | February 05, 2019

The Virginia House of Delegates voted last week to require public schools to make Election Day a school holiday. The bill is a safety measure aimed at keeping unknown people out of school buildings while children are present. Limiting public access to school premises while classes are in session only makes sense.

W.V. education groups poised to take statewide action over reform bill

Ariana Fine | February 04, 2019

Three groups representing West Virginia school groups said they are poised to take statewide action on an education reform omnibus bill and expect to take a vote this week. The bill bundles together a 5 percent pay raise and money for public health insurance with other education reforms, including charter schools.

Virginia school modernization referendum stopped by committee

Ariana Fine | January 31, 2019

The Senate Finance Committee has killed legislation calling for a statewide referendum on school improvements. The bill would have authorized a referendum in November, asking Virginia voters if they support a $3 billion bond issue for school construction and repairs.

Construction Watch: Virginia school modernization referendum stopped by committee

Ariana Fine | January 31, 2019

A bill that would have authorized a Virginia state referendum, asking voters if they support a $3 billion bond issue for school construction and repairs, was rejected, while North Carolina senators say their new plan would raise $2 billion for school construction in the state.

Virginia district chooses primary library resource vendor

Ariana Fine | January 29, 2019

Fairfax County Public Schools has selected Mackin Educational Resources as its provider for all print and digital books, audiobooks, videos, and other resources for its school libraries and professional library collections. Mackin will supply all the necessary infrastructure, expertise and customization required through 2025.

Virginia should pass bill to protect student journalists

Ariana Fine | January 25, 2019

Journalists are not strangers to censorship, especially when it comes to student journalism. Students are often subjected to it when their stories are unflattering towards school administration or address controversial topics. But a new bill being proposed to the Virginia General Assembly could change everything for student journalists. protecting them from censorship.

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