West Virginia public schools are cutting jobs due to severe financial issues. Declining student enrollment and rising special education costs contribute to the crisis. Lawmakers have not yet approved immediate changes to the state's school funding formula. Several counties, including Kanawha and Wayne, anticipate significant position reductions. Proposed funding adjustments face delays, impacting school budgets for the coming year.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/01/wv-teachers-staff-learn-jobs-are-cut-while-lawmakers-stall-immediate-school-funding-fixes/