"West Virginia Education Funding Formula Under Fire: Board President Raises Concerns A growing debate is unfolding in West Virginia over the state's school aid formula, with Board of Education President Paul Hardesty leading the charge. For over a year, Hardesty has been voicing his concerns about the current funding system, citing issues at monthly board meetings. As the state struggles to balance its budget, the education funding formula has become a contentious topic, with implications for the state's already underfunded schools. With Hardesty's vocal opposition, the future of the formula and its potential impact on West Virginia's education system hangs in the balance."
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, ...