Cardinal Institute for WV Policy

Join us for the latest episode of the Forgotten America Podcast, where Emma Ayers, a native of East Tennessee and Religion & Culture Writer for The Washington Times, continues our discussion on Hurricane Helene disaster recovery. Emma shares insights with Garrett Ballengee on the response efforts in East Tennessee, the unique cultural dynamics of the region, and how Appalachians are stepping up in creative ways – including mule trains – to help each other in their time of need. Learn more about the challenges facing the region, the deep sense of social trust, and the community spirit driving the recovery. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gfWX34Gi

How assured are West Virginia families that their children will have the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to succeed in the workforce?  In our recent survey with 50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now and Edge Research, West Virginia ranked 39th in confidence regarding workforce preparation compared to all 50 states and D.C.  Dive into the data → Check out our new report, The State of Educational Opportunity in West Virginia: https://lnkd.in/e-2WE4Hk

What happens when a hurricane strikes where no one expects it? Hurricane Helene devastated Western NC—hundreds of miles inland—catching communities off guard. Farmers, volunteers, and groups like the Cajun Navy stepped in as cell service failed and meal trains began. In this episode, Garrett Ballengee talks with Brooke Medina about how this scenic, historic region is bouncing back and what the future holds for Appalachian recovery efforts. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gGhax8JJ

"Later, once full revenues are collected for the year, the governor can exercise his prerogative to call the legislature back for a special session. Here, based on the specifics of the call, the legislature can fulfill requests that were left on the cutting room floor during the regular session." Read more from Jessi Troyan here: https://lnkd.in/gDpBYGNn

"Accountability in education is a complicated thing. There are two distinct types: fiscal accountability and academic accountability. To make matters more complicated, there’s the overlap—where fiscal facts impact academic outcomes. Suffice it to say, that sorting this out in any school environment is a mess." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbfMabyh

ICYMI: In partnership with 50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now and Edge Research, we released a new survey that dives into educational opportunities in West Virginia and nationwide. This survey underscores West Virginia families' concerns about school quality and educational outcomes. Read our press release here: https://lnkd.in/eps5GgbP

NEW: We have partnered with 50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now and Edge Research to release a new survey of over 400 West Virginia parents and guardians of school-aged children, revealing concerns over school quality and satisfaction, career readiness, and educational outcomes. As part of a nationwide effort to evaluate the current education landscape, the survey reached 20,000 respondents from July 8 to August 22, 2024. In West Virginia, the survey garnered responses from 402 families. According to the survey results, West Virginia ranked 45th in school satisfaction and 49th in families perceiving they have a choice in the school their child attends among all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eps5GgbP

We are less than 1️⃣ month away from our 10 Year Anniversary Gala! Join us on November 7th at the Greenbrier Resort to celebrate our journey and the pride we share for our beloved Mountain State.  Purchase your tickets to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eaJAF6xW

"I love October in West Virginia; I always have. The crispness of chilly morning air, the smell and sound of leaves falling after their far-too-short burst of autumnal color, the general stillness outdoors as people begin to spend more time inside, and, of course, Halloween—the “spooky season.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/du5EJfjX

"As the 2024 presidential race nears its conclusion in November, we are hearing more and more about them. It isn’t that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are debating natural vs. engineered hardwood, but they are increasingly including price floors and price ceilings as components in their economic plans." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-BZA4au