From 46th to First
For generations, West Virginia’s families have watched their state rank near the bottom in national education outcomes. According to U.S. News & World Report, West Virginia sits at 46th in pre-K-12 education, a sobering place for a state with deep community roots and fierce pride.
Beyond the Classroom
Education is expanding in the Mountain State but not just in traditional classroom or collegiate settings. Programs offering unique methods of learning are giving West Virginians of different ages, backgrounds and skill sets the opportunity to learn in ways that are fun, interactive and best suit their goals.
Building Education
The future of education in the Mountain State is being shaped not only by educators and curriculums but also by the spaces where learning takes place. Across West Virginia, education leaders and architectural firms are reinventing the wheel when it comes to meeting the needs of a new generation of students. Modern school buildings must be flexible, technology-driven, safe and welcoming to students and the communities they serve.
Inside West Virginia Public Schools
A strong education system is not only important at the family level but also necessary for a thriving economy, as students represent the future workforce. There is no question that many challenges persist for public education across the state, but many key leaders are working toward a better future for West Virginia’s
education system.
Ron Clark Academy
Few educators have transformed classrooms across the U.S. quite like Ron Clark. From his early years teaching in some of the most challenging schools in the nation to co-founding the internationally renowned Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Atlanta, Clark has built his career on one simple principle: aim high and bring every student along. His energy, creativity and no-excuses commitment to
excellence have transformed not only his own students’ lives but also the work of thousands of teachers who carry his methods back to their schools.
Stories from the Road
When roadsurfer expanded into the U.S., the company invited a West Virginia adventurer to take one of its vans into the American West. The result: a journey that blended travel, partnership and perspective.