Across West Virginia, public schools are rapidly closing. Political leaders are cutting taxes and funneling hundreds of millions of taxpayer money into a school voucher program, while wringing their hands about local school financial struggles.

When adults communicate high expectations while providing support, guidance, and encouragement, students frequently exceed what others thought they could accomplish.

AI-powered tutoring alone doesn't improve learning outcomes—unless a teacher is there to help guide and support the student.

Neil Gupta's mentor scuttled his plans to hold town hall meetings with teachers when he was a newly hired director in a previous district.