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What being a lifelong learner looks like

Columnists

When it comes to learning, technology can be very helpful. But we can’t put so much emphasis on tech that we stop learning from others in our field. We win on ideas and what we can learn from each other. We need to be lifelong learners—and it’s important to go to where ideas are flowing in our industry.  Yes, reading and listening are big parts of lifelong learning. That means books, blogs, articles, and podcasts both in your field and outside of it. Find a few authors and podcasters you like and commit to regular reading or listening—however you best learn—about issues ...

Harman resident reacts to BOE vote

Letters to the Editor

I grew up in a small town in Zimbabwe called Chakari. I’d walk 10 minutes to school each morning for primary school (elementary). I remember conversations pertaining to my cousins in Gokwe, the more rural areas of Zimbabwe, who would have to walk 30 minutes to an hour, each way to school. Growing up I knew they were a disadvantaged bunch, simply because the main resource to lift them out of poverty, education, was so difficult for them to access. One really had to want to learn to continue going to school in those areas. Secondary education was a bit more expensive, so a few of my ...

Barbour County welcomes in Barktober, Halloween

Columnists

Hello from Barbour County. We have received some much-needed rain recently, but the river is still pretty low. Animal Friends of Barbour County will be having Barktober Fest today at 17 North in Philippi. Come on out for music, food and fun. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. The Mikey Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund will be having its annual purse Bingo at the Junior Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m., with doors opening at 12:30. For more information, contact Judy at 304-614-3118. Out of the Darkness Community Walk is coming to Philippi on Sunday, Oct. 12. ...

Education

Editorials

Despite the myriad challenges they have faced over the past few years and perpetual meddling from state and federal government, West Virginia public schools have managed to improve a little in key educational and operational areas, according to the state Department of Education’s annual report on county approval status and accreditation. When Deputy Superintendent of School Sonya White spoke to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability this week, she said 29 county school districts were listed this year as needing assistance for not meeting one or more ...

Speech to the military

Columnists

President Donald Trump’s speech to military leaders at Quantico once again made him appear unserious. US generals are loyal to the Constitution, not the president. Trump treated them to a campaign speech. They responded with silence, and after the speech, some hinted that his address was disjointed and disturbing. For openers, Trump made references to an “enemy within,” which suggests that his opponents are adversaries of the United States because they are critical of his government. He also meandered, stating that the army could be politically beneficial as if the military were ...

Consequences

Editorials

It was not only state officials who noticed a difference in the way the Federal Emergency Management Agency treated West Virginia in June, as opposed to previous interactions. Mountain State residents didn’t just notice it, they felt the consequences. Doug Buffington, acting secretary of the state Department of Homeland Security and a senior advisor to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, covered his bases when he declared “I have nothing bad to say about FEMA,” while he spoke to lawmakers earlier this week. But with that out of the way, he talked to them about his interaction with the FEMA ...