West Virginia's Hope Scholarship goes universal as a mountain town reopens a shuttered school as a Bible-centered micro-school.
Show Notes
West Virginia's Hope Scholarship hits universal eligibility as the full-funding deadline passes, and a small mountain town reopens a shuttered school as a Bible-centered community micro-school. Silas Penn unpacks what both mean for your family, with a Deuteronomy 6 reminder of who really holds authority over a child's education.
In this episode:
- West Virginia's Hope Scholarship reaches universal eligibility for 2026-27; full award is $5,435.62 per student, with more than 25,000 applicants and roughly 30,000 expected. A caution on public funds and family authority.
- Harman, WV parents reopen the old Harman School as a private community micro-school teaching from a Biblical perspective, hoping to welcome 40-50 students by September.
- Your Homeschool Win Today: pair your oldest child with your youngest for ten minutes of peer teaching.
Links:
- WV Hope Scholarship deadline (WV MetroNews): https://wvmetronews.com/2026/06/15/state-treasurer-reminds-west-virginia-students-of-monday-deadline-for-full-hope-scholarship-funding/
- Harman community micro-school (WV MetroNews): https://wvmetronews.com/2026/06/17/harman-education-association-with-a-tall-task-ahead/
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