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Article: HAMPSHIRE, MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS MAY SOON BE BACK UNDER LOCAL CONTROL

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October 6, 2006
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The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:

The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBOE) today committed to studying the potential for Hampshire and McDowell County Schools to regain local control within the year.

This action came after an in depth report presented by McDowell County Schools staff to state board members during the WVBOE's monthly meeting being held in McDowell County.

"McDowell County Schools have worked extremely hard to clean up their schools and increase student achievement," said state Superintendent of Schools Steve Paine. "There is some work still left to do but I believe we can begin taking steps to return day-to-day activities back ...

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