In his State of the State Address, Governor Jim Justice made clear his intention to make West Virginia’s community and technical colleges free for in-state students. A bill to accomplish that was introduced shortly after this year’s state Legislative session began. The main goal of the bill is to cultivate […]
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Dynamic Delta Leaders: Education is the Key
The Mississippi Delta is often labeled as a region with “the highest rates of everything bad and lowest of everything good.” But young leaders who are returning home to the Delta — or relocating from beyond the region — have a different vision. And education is the way to achieve it, they say. […]
Read MoreWhy Do 1/3 of WV H.S. Grads Need Remedial Classes in College?
About one in three West Virginia high school grads needs to take remedial classes when they go to college — and that number is growing. Why are so many new college students so unprepared? Also on this week’s podcast, we’ll break down the results of the Alabama Senate race. If a Democrat […]
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