Charleston school funding news
Reporting on the Hope Scholarship and school choice in Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Lincoln and Clay counties, with sources linked in every post.
Microschools and Online School with Hope in the Kanawha Valley: SB 268, IIP and What to Check
West Virginia's SB 268 created microschools in 2022, and Hope can pay their tuition and nonpublic online programs. How the IIP pathway works for Charleston-area families.
Read →Oct 8, 2026Applying for Hope This Fall: How the 50% Funding Tier Works for Charleston Families
A new Hope Scholarship application filed between Sep 16 and Nov 30, 2026 is funded at 50%, or $2,717.81. Here is how the deposits, cutoffs and spring option compare.
Read →Oct 5, 2026Kanawha County's School Closures and the Hope Scholarship: What Families Should Know in 2026-27
Kanawha County closed or merged six schools in 2024 and lost more than 1,200 students to Hope. With Hope now universal, here is what families in the affected areas can weigh.
Read →See what Hope means for your child
Answer a few questions about grade, school and county. A School Funding Advisor calls back with your Hope timing and any aid that fits. No cost.