As of 2025, West Virginia reported 1,000 teacher vacancies, equating to 39 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 14th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.
West Virginia ranks 40 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $40,339 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
College tuition fees rose 2.8% in West Virginia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
In the Center for Education Reform’s 2024 Parent Power Index, West Virginia secured the eight position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 82%.
As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 11 states…
Board of Education Meeting – Special Meeting (Work Session & Student Hearings) on April 13
Outside School Environment Day – No School Unless Needed for Make-Up Day on April 4
Outside School Environment Day – No School Unless Needed for Make-Up Day on April 3
The Hampshire County Health Department will be visiting Romney Middle School, Capon Bridge Middle School and Hampshire High School on March 9th and April 17th to administer vaccines for students…
All active students at American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) can now access an online peer-support network for their mental health needs and well-being, thanks to a…
New Clubs will start after spring break.
The Alderson Broaddus University College of Business has been awarded $200,000 in grant funds through the partnership with the Appalachian College Association (ACA) and the National Endowment for Financial Education…
Researchers at West Virginia University have engineered a material with the potential to dramatically cut the amount of heat power plants release into the atmosphere.
Davis & Elkins College is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing MOU agreement with Chatham University.
BETHANY COLLEGE PRESENTS OREON E. SCOTT LECTURES
Sam Rolle Named D2CCA All-Region
Making a difference: WVU School of Nursing student ambassadors support next generation of nursing students
D&E’s Historic Season Comes to an End at MEC Tournament
15 Mountaineers Honored with 2023 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award
Ten (Questions) For Wren Baker
WVU water quality expert develops public tool for diagnosing health of America’s streams
Countdown to Commencement
Senators Upset Charleston in MEC Quarterfinal
College costs for in-state students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, in Parkersburg, were $3,890 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
MATH AND SCIENCE DAY COMPETITION RETURNS TO BETHANY COLLEGE
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