Former school board chair and pastor James Coleman is running as a Democrat for the Ward III Lynchburg City Council seat against Republican three-term incumbent Jeff Helgeson.
YORK COUNTY — The York County School Board reversed a decision to use both the School Board Member Alliance (SBMA) and the Virginia School Board Association…
FRONT ROYAL — The Warren County School Board discussed feedback from an online survey regarding the proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights at its Wednesday work session.
As West Virginia lawmakers continue to consider a bill that would allow disruptive students to be removed from classrooms, the discourse around student discipline and mental health support intensifies. A bill addressing the issue failed to pass during the 2023 legislative session but may surface in an upcoming special session. Critics fear the bill may exacerbate mental health issues without addressing root causes. Jim Brown, Executive Director of the West Virginia School Board Association, warns that punitive measures fail to support students effectively. Instead, advocates like Mickey Blackwell and Dale Lee urge for a holistic approach, emphasizing the need for additional personnel and addressing home issues. Brown calls for a comprehensive strategy, urging collaboration among educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers.