"West Virginia Education Official Raises Alarms Over School Funding Formula. In a growing concern for the state's education system, Paul Hardesty, President of the West Virginia Board of Education, has been vocal about his issues with the state school aid formula for over a year. At recent board meetings, Hardesty has publicly expressed his concerns, sparking debate over the fairness and effectiveness of the current funding system. As the state's education sector grapples with budget constraints and resource disparities, Hardesty's warnings have sparked questions about the potential impact on West Virginia's students and schools."
West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty, center, has been raising issues with the state school aid formula for the last year, including at the board’s monthly meetings in October, ...