WVUP Hosts Science Labs for Homeschoolers

WVUP Hosts Science Labs for Homeschoolers

Since lab sciences are prerequisite for college admissions, CHEWV was delighted that WVUP willingly offered high school level science labs to homeschoolers last month.  Here’s the icing on the cake:  they offered the labs, with materials, at no charge!   In...

The Special Session Has Begun

by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison As soon as the West Virginia Legislature adjourned at midnight on the last day of the 60-day regular session, the legislature was called into a special session to discuss what the Governor has called “Education...
The 2019 Regular Session Was Anything But Quiet

The 2019 Regular Session Was Anything But Quiet

The 2019 WV Legislative Session began with an effort in the Senate to improve public education by introducing Charter Schools – an effort that died in the House after teachers went on strike to protest.  In a surprising move, the Tim Tebow bill was discharged on...
Capitol Report Update 2/12/2019

Capitol Report Update 2/12/2019

by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison Where Things Stand on SB 451 As of This Morning SB451 passed out of the House Finance Committee early this morning and will be on Second Reading Wednesday. In this morning’s committee meeting, the Chair unsuccessfully...
WV SMART529 Essay Contest

WV SMART529 Essay Contest

For over a decade, the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office and SMART529 have been helping children dream big and save for their future with the SMART529 When I Grow Up essay contest.  West Virginia homeschoolers in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529...
2019 Legislative Session Preview

2019 Legislative Session Preview

Getting Prepared by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison The 60 Day Regular Legislative Session begins on January 9th. Here are some links to keep you in the loop as the session progresses, as well as a secret weapon that only a loving parent can employ.  ...