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State officials ask WV Supreme Court for more time on school funding lawsuit, cite upcoming session
Bluefield Daily TelegraphBy Amelia Ferrell Knisely West Virginia Watch(West Virginia)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
W.Va. officials seek delay in school aid formula case, citing planned legislative overhaul
The JournalBy STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS For The Journal(Hamlin, WV)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
After closures, Morrisey says school funding issue will ‘dominate’ 2027 session
State officials ask state Supreme Court to pause school funding lawsuit
Kanawha County education officials report “ton of community support” on excess levy; voters asked once again to renew
WV BOE releases recommendations for school funding formula reform in light of lawsuit
Harrison County school board member, union leader criticize state funding amid closure plan
Barbour County Schools in West Virginia cuts internet during suspected cyber incident
Mason County school board approves new girls sports programs, personnel moves
Wood County school board hears safety officer, career training proposals
Brad McElhinny Reports: Competition for teachers and special education costs drive Berkeley County lawsuit over funding
The Panhandle News Network(West Virginia)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Preston County school board approves special education camera policy updates, hears enrollment drop
Hancock County Schools to receive new active shooter alert system
Decision 2026 | Wirt County Schools levy, explained
New report says Hope Scholarship serves record 14,486 students as public schools cite enrollment pressure
Rotruck leaves West Virginia Board of Education after 11 years
Civil rights lawsuits against the Marion County School Board move closer to a February hearing
Times West VirginianBy Esteban Fernandez(West Virginia)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
Adam Krason : A vote for excess levy is a vote for our future ( Opinion )
Charleston Gazette-MailBy Adam Krason(West Virginia)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Kanawha County Schools enrollment drops by nearly 950 students
WSAZ Investigates | How Kanawha County Schools is dealing with declining enrollment
Kanawha County Schools superintendent discusses decline in enrollment numbers
Berkeley County Schools To Sue Over School Funding Formula
West Virginia’s half-full schools could house North Dakota public-school population, report finds
Statistics: Lawmakers obligated to tackle school funding, enrollment loss
News and Sentinel(West Virginia)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Public schools in West Virginia see second largest drop since COVID
West Virginia education board says school funding formula falls short
New state data shows WV public school enrollment down 3.5% in one year, 17% over decade
Editorial: Open, public discussion about WV school funding is needed now
The Herald-Dispatch(West Virginia)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
He tried to set limits on West Virginia's school vouchers. Billionaires helped bankroll a campaign to unseat him.
WV school leaders unveil new school funding formula with hope Legislature will consider it
Aeronautics Courses Could Take Flight At WPHS
State education official outlines next steps for Wyoming County schools following state of emergency
W.Va. education officials unveil major overhaul of $2B school funding formula
Mason County school board could miss out on $90M from data centers if levy fails, says Treasurer
Monongalia County school board reviews $98.8 million in assets, approves school safety contracts
Hancock Schools seeking SBA support for Weir HVAC project
ACLU challenges West Virginia school aid formula in Lincoln County equity lawsuit
Wyoming County School Superintendent resigns
Our note: Wyoming County Schools Superintendent John Henry announced his resignation at a Board of Education meeting in Pineville, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Henry, who took the job in 2024, said he is leaving for a private-sector position and thanked the board and community.
Hancock County Schools ready to meet Third Grade Success Act requirements
Pack : More students apply for Hope Scholarship in 75 percent , 50 percent funding windows
Boone County Board of Education begins hearings on potential Van Elementary , Junior / Senior High School closures
Spring Hill Elementary students work remotely as school waits on air quality results
Supreme Court considers who has final authority over education rules
WVOW RadioBy Robert Fields(West Virginia)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
Justices hear arguments in case challenging education rule - making law
State Supreme Court Asked To Weigh In On Control Of Public Schools
West Virginia Public BroadcastingBy Chris Schulz(West Virginia)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
EMS principal transfers to teaching position
W . Va . charter board considering seeking same border privileges as traditional public schools
Berkeley County Schools approves fee for HOPE Scholarship extracurriculars
West Virginia education officials , Chamber Foundation honor top educators at inaugural Champions of Learning Gala
Facing a school closure , Mingo parents file lawsuit to block Hope Scholarship expansion
WCHSBy AMELIA FERRELL KNISELY and West Virginia Watch(West Virginia)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
Brooke board sets temporary fees for Hope Scholarship students
Greenbrier County schools to celebrate major investments in education with ribbon cutting
Logan High School displays championship banners honoring Aracoma High School Bulldogs
Attorney General JB McCuskey praises WVDE response to concerns over Hope Scholarship and special needs students
WVOW RadioBy Robert Fields(West Virginia)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.





















































