https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/west-virginia West Virginia en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-signals-support-for-state-bans-on-trans-girls-in-sports/2026/01 The U.S. Supreme Court weighed Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from sports. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-signals-support-for-state-bans-on-trans-girls-in-sports/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-sports-case-reaches-the-supreme-court-at-a-fraught-time-for-trans-rights/2026/01 The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:32:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-sports-case-reaches-the-supreme-court-at-a-fraught-time-for-trans-rights/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-new-restrictions-on-artificial-dyes/2025/10 A district in the first state where such a ban has already taken effect has lessons to share. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:29:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-new-restrictions-on-artificial-dyes/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-a-school-district-discovered-when-its-state-banned-synthetic-dyes/2025/10 More states are banning the petroleum-based additives from school meals. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:48:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-a-school-district-discovered-when-its-state-banned-synthetic-dyes/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 The justices will weigh state laws that bar transgender girls from female athletics, amid other issues of interest to educators in new term Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:58:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/with-childhood-vaccination-rates-falling-debate-on-religious-exemptions-grows/2025/09 There is growing pressure from parents and the Trump administration for exemptions to be expanded. The U.S. Supreme Court could decide. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:02:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/with-childhood-vaccination-rates-falling-debate-on-religious-exemptions-grows/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-state-laws-barring-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports/2025/07 The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up transgender sports laws from Idaho and West Virginia, among the 27 states that have such laws. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:08:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-state-laws-barring-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-set-the-agenda-for-this-math-pd-program-so-far-they-like-the-results/2025/01 Inviting teachers to set the professional learning agenda "shouldn't be radical," said one of the project's leads. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:40:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-set-the-agenda-for-this-math-pd-program-so-far-they-like-the-results/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/electric-buses-hit-some-road-bumps-but-theyre-still-catching-on/2024/02 The number of electric school buses is rising—and there’s no shortage of growing pains involving funding, legal mandates, and operations. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:44:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/electric-buses-hit-some-road-bumps-but-theyre-still-catching-on/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/districts-are-hungry-for-ai-guidance-heres-how-one-state-crafted-it/2024/01 West Virginia is just the third state to release guidance for schools on artificial intelligence. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:44:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/districts-are-hungry-for-ai-guidance-heres-how-one-state-crafted-it/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/need-teachers-this-state-is-looking-to-its-high-schoolers/2023/11 West Virginia supports them to take coursework early, fast-tracking them to an education degree—and, hopefully, teaching careers. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:01:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/need-teachers-this-state-is-looking-to-its-high-schoolers/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:12:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/auditors-are-on-the-hunt-for-esser-fraud-5-things-to-know/2023/07 Districts in some cases have failed to follow regulations for documenting spending—but criminal fraud findings have been minimal. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:54:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/auditors-are-on-the-hunt-for-esser-fraud-5-things-to-know/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-reinstate-west-virginias-transgender-athlete-ban/2023/04 Amid a dissent by two justices, the Supreme Court declined for now to get involved in transgender student participation in girls' sports. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:19:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-reinstate-west-virginias-transgender-athlete-ban/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/west-virginia-law-barring-transgender-girls-from-school-sports-upheld-by-federal-judge/2023/01 The decision is a turnabout for the judge, who cast doubt on the law in 2021 and issued an order allowing a transgender girl to compete. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:51:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/west-virginia-law-barring-transgender-girls-from-school-sports-upheld-by-federal-judge/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 A school choice expert explains how recent rulings could prevent future voucher programs from getting blocked by opponents. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:54:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/apprenticeships-are-the-new-frontier-of-teacher-preparation-heres-how-they-work/2022/10 States are using federal labor funding to support the hands-on approach to teacher training and remove cost barriers for would-be teachers. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:27:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/apprenticeships-are-the-new-frontier-of-teacher-preparation-heres-how-they-work/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-related-ballot-measures-to-watch-this-midterm-election/2022/10 Voters in six states will decide on issues ranging from more funding for free school meals and the arts to reining in the state board. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:46:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-related-ballot-measures-to-watch-this-midterm-election/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 There's been a flurry of recent activity around masks in schools. Here's what you need to know. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:57:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/i-just-want-to-play-judge-halts-w-va-law-barring-transgender-girls-from-girls-sports/2021/07 Ruling for an 11-year-old transgender girl, the judge holds that the law likely violates the equal-protection clause and Title IX. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:12:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/i-just-want-to-play-judge-halts-w-va-law-barring-transgender-girls-from-girls-sports/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 America's public school system lost more than 1.3 million students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Education Week analysis. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:32:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/let-transgender-student-play-on-girls-team-feds-say-supporting-her-suit-over-a-state-law/2021/06 A West Virginia law barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams violates Title IX and U.S. Constitution, the Justice Department says. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:03:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/let-transgender-student-play-on-girls-team-feds-say-supporting-her-suit-over-a-state-law/2021/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-than-1-million-students-didnt-enroll-during-the-pandemic-will-they-come-back/2021/06 Education Week analyzed state data to gather a more comprehensive understanding of the 2020-21 school year's enrollment loss. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:33:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-than-1-million-students-didnt-enroll-during-the-pandemic-will-they-come-back/2021/06