West Virginia's Education System Under Scrutiny as Board President Speaks Out on Funding Formula. In a growing concern for the state's education system, West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty has been vocal about his discontent with the state's school aid formula for over a year. Hardesty has repeatedly expressed his concerns at the board's monthly meetings, including in October, highlighting the need for a more equitable distribution of funds to schools across the state. With the formula currently in place, some schools are receiving significantly more funding than others, sparking fears of unequal opportunities for students. As Hardesty continues to push for reform, the question remains: can the state's education system be fixed through a revised funding formula?
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, ...