Virtual School

Just three West Virginia counties are still offering remote-only schooling, but that could soon change. In an emergency meeting held by the West Virginia Board of Education Wednesday, board members discussed Marion, Gilmer and Taylor County schools -- the only counties remaining in the state that have opted to continue with remote-only learning.

West Virginia’s pre-K through 12th grade students are set to resume in-person school next week. But some counties are opting to remain virtual until teachers can be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Many brick-and-mortar schools in West Virginia are reopening next week after an executive order from the governor and approval of the plan Wednesday by the state school board. The plan was met with push back, however, from some teachers and county school districts.

The West Virginia Department of Education announced Saturday that nine counties will begin with only remote learning for the week of Sept. 6 through 12.…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango and union leaders in West Virginia education say Gov. Jim Justice and state officials are not doing enough…

Across West Virginia, families have been promised the option of virtual schooling in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And many families are…

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about an ongoing project at West Virginia Public Broadcasting called Edible Mountain, which is highlighting the…

A West Virginia teachers’ union is urging public schools to avoid face-to-face instruction when students return next month due to the coronavirus.The West…

A coalition of teachers and public school advocates are asking for West Virginia schools to start remotely for the first 14 days with in-person…

West Virginia has authorized its county school boards to offer virtual school, where students in kindergarten through high school can learn online.Under…