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14-year old WV cowboy wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa, – Koalton Heckler, 14, of Mill Creek, West Virginia won “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event that prepares youth and junior high cowboys for steer wrestling. Competitors must...
David Price reflects on year one as WVSSAC Executive Director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While there are many challenges of running an organization like the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commision (WVSSAC), David Price embraced the challenge and has enjoyed his role as the SSAC's Executive Director. Today (July 1), marks one full year at the helm and we...
OP-ED: Asking for Truth, Dialogue Amid Unfair Homeschool Scrutiny
Recent reports have brought homeschooling in West Virginia under a critical spotlight. State School Superintendent Michele Blatt has claimed only 37% of homeschoolers submit the required assessment results for grades 3, 5, 8 and 11. However, this accusation raises more questions than it answers and puts the homeschooling community in a defensive position based on […] The post OP-ED: Asking for Truth, Dialogue Amid Unfair Homeschool Scrutiny appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Homeschooling: Different methods and statistics
FLAT TOP, WV (WVNS) – Homeschooling is becoming a more popular option for families, and it is raising some important questions on its effectiveness. Data from the West Virginia Department of Education shows that only 37 percent of families turned in mandatory homeschooling reports. With homeschooling becoming a more popular form of education, a question […]
Concord Dept. of Business to host 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding the upcoming 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge have been announced by the Concord University Department of Business. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am on Thursday, October 24, 2024, and will see junior and senior high school students from both West Virginia and Virginia showcasing their business acumen. […]
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