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Union urges takeover of Hampshire schools, Teachers' group says new leadership needed following report of grant misuse
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PARKERSBURG - West Virginia's largest teacher's union called on
the state Board of Education to immediately take over the Hampshire
County school system.
"Hampshire County needs new leadership now, not six months from
now," said Tom Lange, president of the West Virginia Education
Association. "Hampshire County is a black mark on education across
this state. Your action or lack of action will surely send a
message."
Lange's comments to the board came th...
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