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Faces of Progress

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Judge Wants to Kick Vaping out of School

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Common Pleas Juvenile Division Judge Al Davies works to keep youths out of his courtroom by encouraging them to enjoy a drug-free lifestyle. On top of his daily responsibilities to the juvenile and probate courts, he is now the driving force behind the ...

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WPHS Principal: Safety Is ‘Paramount’ Issue Facing High Schools Today

WHEELING — School safety, technology and student mental health are priorities as educators seek ways to best prepare students for the future, Wheeling Park High School Principal Meredith Dailer said. When asked what trends are most important in education these days, Dailer immediately ...

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Belmont College Adapting With the Times

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Paul Gasparro is the president of Belmont College, a two-year technical school in St. Clairsville and one of only six technical colleges in the state of Ohio. The school offers specialized skills for a variety of industries including the trades, while providing a ...

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OUE Evolving With Renovations, Organizational Advances

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Ohio University Eastern campus is undergoing a significant transformation in a number of ways — by way of a multimillion-dollar renovation and through an ongoing organizational evolution, as well. OUE Dean of Campus and Community Relations David Rohall said ...

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Zimmerman Sees Technology’s Negative Effects on Students

WHEELING — Educating students is about more than just giving them the latest technological gadgets, according to Justin Zimmerman, head of school at The Linsly School. “There is a fully renewed interest in building a student’s character and leadership qualities,” he said. “We’re ...

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Lifewise Academy Spreading the Gospel to Public School Students

FLUSHING — A grassroots movement to integrate Bible studies during the public school day has not only gained traction nationwide in recent years, it’s become a quickly growing program offered to students in several local schools. Lifewise Academy is a strictly voluntary program that is ...

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WLU Provosts Sees Focus Shift From Knowledge to Skills

WEST LIBERTY —West Liberty University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Cathy Monteroso believes the goal of higher education has shifted from students obtaining knowledge to students acquiring the skills to put their knowledge to use. Monteroso has worked in education in ...