West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty has been sounding the alarm on the state's school aid formula for over a year, citing concerns that the current system is failing to provide adequate funding to schools across the state. At recent board meetings, Hardesty has been vocal about the need for reform, arguing that the formula is outdated and does not accurately account for the unique needs of West Virginia's rural schools. As a result, many schools are struggling to provide basic services and resources to students, exacerbating existing educational disparities. With the state's budget season underway, Hardesty's calls for reform are gaining traction, but it remains to be seen whether policymakers will take action to address the issue.
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, ...
