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W.Va. schools recognized nationally for computer education offerings

Jennifer Reaves, the technology integration specialist at Mylan Park Elementary School, loves gridding it out for the newbies — or those who are otherwise intimidated by anything in the digital realm. “No, you didn’t break your laptop,” she’ll say. Also, “Yes, you will learn ...

Supreme Court hears Hope Scholarship arguments

Attorneys on both sides of the Hope Scholarship told the justices of the state Supreme Court 4,300 reasons why the legislation would work — or not work — for West Virginia schoolchildren. That number corresponds with the dollars that are in the State Aid Formula for public education ...

Morgantown High to honor distinguished grads Friday

Things don’t begin and end with Barney Fife at Morgantown High School. Or, rather, Don Knotts (Class of 1942), the comedic actor who went on to win five Emmys for his portrayal of the above bumbling character in The Andy Griffith television show in the 1960s. Scores of graduates from ...

Mon Schools superintendent discusses SBA decision

This is the time of the year when Eddie Campbell Jr. would normally be working on a big homework project. Campbell, who is Monongalia County’s superintendent of schools, would normally be dug in right now with his colleagues in the district’s office, compiling a document that could be ...