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.
RIPLEY, W.Va. – High school students from Monroe, Nicholas and Wyoming counties will join other teams of students from across West Virginia for the state s premiere conservation competition set for
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia child- care providers are once again reaching out to the community for support after the legislative session left them continuing to face an