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Alternative Ways to Study WV History

Alternative Ways to Study WV History

by CHEWV | Sep 8, 2022 | Articles, Golden Horseshoe Series

In West Virginia, students, including many homeschooled students, study West Virginia History in their 8th grade year. Here are a few alternative resources homeschoolers may find useful and creative, many of which may be found at your local library! WV Traditional...
Video Resources, Member Resources…

Video Resources, Member Resources…

by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden Horseshoe Series, WV Studies

…New Edition of the Textbook, and a Field Trip! ~the 4th in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. The new edition of West Virginia: 150 Years of Statehood has arrived! We have looked through the new book and most of the changes...
Why Bother Studying WV History?

Why Bother Studying WV History?

by CHEWV | Sep 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series

(plus cool geography games!) ~the 3rd in a series of articles~ Click here to start at the beginning of the series. As parents and teachers, we are preparing our children for the future – a future which they will have a vital role in shaping. Understanding the...
Preparing for the Golden Horseshoe Test

Preparing for the Golden Horseshoe Test

by CHEWV | Aug 6, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series

~the 2nd in a series of articles~ Click here to read the 1st article in the series. Learning about West Virginia in the 8th grade is both a valuable academic opportunity and essential preparation for the Golden Horseshoe exam, a prestigious statewide competition. ...

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    HB3408 Simplified

    HB3408 Simplified

    Mar 2, 2023

    HB 3408 was passed in the House today. So now what? It moves over to the Senate. The Senate could take it up or ignore it completely. The Senate must pass it in order for it to progress toward becoming law.  As it currently stands, HB 3408 is NOT law.  It still needs...

    2/28/2023: Legislative Alert & Update

    2/28/2023: Legislative Alert & Update

    Mar 1, 2023

    Update 9:35 pm: 3408 passed 2nd reading in the House tonight. Update 8:30 pm: 3408 is on this evening's House agenda for 2nd reading.  It is expected to be voted on tomorrow, March 1st. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HB 3408 has been substantially reworked in the past 48...

    2/23/23 Legislative Report

    2/23/23 Legislative Report

    Feb 23, 2023

    CHEWV continues to work full-time today on HB3408. We are coordinating with HSLDA, the WVHEA, and Delegate Kathie Crouse.  We have also been in contact with other delegates and House counsel. Today’s proffered revision remains unacceptable. The 2021 legislative...

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