Jan 2, 2021
No one involved thought the “omnibus” education reform bill West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed into law in June 2019 was perfect. Far from it though reasons for dissatisfaction differed greatly.
Among key changes conservative legislators sought and got included in the bill was a provision permitting creation of private charter schools in the state. What was enacted was language that technically allowed charter schools but in reality made anyone trying to open one start the process with two and a half strikes against it.
Charter school provisions in the law give county boards of education virtual veto power over any proposal involving their jurisdictions. Those attempting to establish charter schools must submit detailed plans to county boards and get their approval.
Here are 202 things that happened in 2020
Do you remember them all?
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2020 in review (Getty Images / WSLS 10)
At times it felt like we got a year’s worth of news in just a month (March, we’re looking at you).
2020 certainly had its ups and downs, so before we head into 2021, take a scroll with us through the last year in news.
January
Jan. 3 - The United States killed Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani, in an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport.
Jan. 8 - A plane with Ukraine International Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran, Iran on January 8, killing all 176 people on board the Boeing 737-800, according to Ukrainian officials.
Dec 30, 2020
No one involved thought the “omnibus” education reform bill West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed into law in June 2019 was perfect. Far from it though reasons for dissatisfaction differed greatly.
Among key changes conservative legislators sought and got included in the bill was a provision permitting creation of private charter schools in the state. What was enacted was language that technically allowed charter schools but in realty made anyone trying to open one start the process with two and a half strikes against him or her.
Charter school provisions in the law give county boards of education virtual veto power over any proposal involving their jurisdictions. Those attempting to establish charter schools must submit detailed plans to county boards and get their approval.
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Cloe, Isabella , Bryson, and Landon just before the first day of school in Athens, West Virginia, during the coronavirus pandemic in fall 2020.
It s been a long and fascinating year for most of us, and that includes our reporting staff. We have sought to shine a fair and focused spotlight on stories of interest in our region. From the statehouse to the courthouse, to the environment and other crucial issues, our work has been dedicated to not only informing but also educating, a part of our broader mission in public media.
As we turn a corner after a difficult 2020, we plan to continue our passionate commitment to showcasing your world with open hearts and fresh eyes every day. We appreciate your listening, reading and viewing and we urge you to support the strong journalism at West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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