AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoK-12 Results: West Virginia’s 2026 statewide assessments show math and English Language Arts back above pre-COVID levels, while science dips slightly—proficiency in math rose to about 39% and ELA held near 48%. Third Grade Focus: The new 3rd Grade Success Act kicks in this school year, aiming to catch reading and math gaps early, with required summer supports and end-of-year retention for students who miss cutoff scores. Public Health: Monongalia County is distributing oral rabies vaccine baits around Morgantown, with USDA aircraft drops planned later in August; officials warn baits are safe but can cause vomiting if too many are eaten. Cancer Screening: Parkersburg firefighters are getting non-invasive esophageal cancer pre-screenings as part of a union-backed effort to catch disease early. Data Center Debate: West Virginia lawmakers are set to scrutinize “responsible” data center development and ratepayer, water, and grid reliability protections as a 20-year plan rolls out. Surveillance Cameras: Monongalia County officials say their Flock-style license plate reader safeguards are strong, but privacy concerns are pushing the issue toward the next legislative session. Energy Storage Boom: Form Energy and Antora are pulling in hundreds of millions more for long-duration iron-air and carbon-based batteries—fueling the next wave of power-hungry data centers. Space & STEM: Stargazers get a big night with the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse and the Perseids peaking under a new moon.
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