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Karen Hall, a teacher’s assistant in Fayetteville’s elementary school, helps her first-graders learn how to read, focusing on helping them learn words like “the,” “to,” and “my.” Her favorite part

CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s two major school worker unions are jointly advocating for pay increases, incentives to lure new teachers to the state, additional mental health support for students and

Rev. Dr. Frank Allen calls solutions to achieving equality 'complexed.'

The Senate Education Committee started the day off with a lively discussion of several topics, including history and hygiene.

Lawmakers want to put thousands of helpers in classrooms to improve reading scores. Hiring could be difficult as the state faces a teacher shortage exacerbated by low pay and PEIA

West Virginia lawmakers are once again considering a bill that would permit educators to conceal carry as select School Protection Officers in K-12 buildings.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) is the health care benefit for state employees and teachers among others. Rising costs in health care have put the program in jeopardy. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Del. Charlie Reynolds, R-Marshall, and Fred Albert, the president of the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia, to get their perspectives.

On this episode of The Legislature Today, reporter Chris Schulz talks with Del. Charlie Reynolds, R-Marshall, and Fred Albert, the president of the American Federation of Teachers — West Virginia, to get their perspectives on the latest concerns surrounding PEIA — the health care benefit for state employees and teachers.

CHARLESTON — “I’ve been looking for a genie in a lamp for quite some time. I haven’t found that lamp yet. If you find it, please be sure and point

CHARLESTON — Education is a main concern for state legislators as they prepare for their 60-day session beginning on Wednesday, but it’s not just K-12 classrooms they must consider –