Coalition asks state leaders to immediately pause WV school closures as lawmakers mull funding fix

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 935

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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A coalition of families, educators and community members has called for an immediate pause on school closures in West Virginia so lawmakers have time to address the state’s antiquated school funding formula.

West Virginia has seen an accelerated wave of school closures in the last few years mostly due to the state’s declining population.

During this past school year alone, 19 schools were proposed for closure. Since 2011, 139 West Virginia public schools

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