Marc Ellison, Ed.D.
@marcellison.bsky.social
Proud progressive living in deeply red West Virginia. Bigfoot enthusiast & pannapictagraphist. Still woke All opinions are mine
COMMENTARY: Using National Center for Education Statistics, a new report has been issued comparing K-12 educational achievement by state. The results for West Virginia are devastating, writes Jack Bernard.
West Virginia has an urgent educational problem that must be addressed
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The West Virginia Department of Human Services did not respond to West Virginia Watch’s question about the reasons for the decline in SNAP enrollment.
@sunshinelaughter.bsky.social · last mo.Trump's marquee bill backfires on red state as food stamps obliterated for 14K www.rawstory.com/big-beautifu...
Lawmakers overhaul how West Virginia provides clothes, beds to foster kids in need westvirginiawatch.com/2026/06/24/l...
Lawmakers overhaul how West Virginia provides clothes, beds to foster kids in need • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia is changing how it provides clothing, beds, diapers and more to foster kids with immediate needs after lawmakers mandated an update to the program.Lawmakers unanimously approved…
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"In 1952, a terrifying creature was spotted in Flatwoods, West Virginia — a 10-foot-tall creature with glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and cloaked in a metal skirt. Was it an alien, a Cold War experiment, or mass hysteria?" — Storied. crazyeddiethemotie.blogspot.com/2026/06/stor...
Storied recounts 'The Most Puzzling UFO Case of the 20th Century' for World UFO Day 1
Happy first of two World UFO Days ! I'm observing today by sharing Dr. Emily Zarka of PBS Storied recounting The Most Puzzling UFO Case ...
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My artwork of the legendary #Mothman from Point Pleasant, West Virginia! Originally created by hand w/ Pentel brush pens, Sakura Microns and Posca paint pens, this time w/ a little digital flair added(filters and contrast editing only, NO A.I.) Signed prints available at shawnlangley.myshopify.com
West Virginia leaders are still assessing recent comments by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who indicated the state has a $40 million structural gap in funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Governor cites financial gap for family aid program, hints at cuts and puzzles lawmakers - WV MetroNews
Gov. Patrick Morrisey indicated the state has a $40 million structural gap in funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
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"Spending $2M on festival while funding for vulnerable families is on chopping block is tone deaf" WV Watch #WV #westvirginia
Spending $2M on festival while funding for vulnerable families is on chopping block is tone deaf • West Virginia Watch
The day after announcing an audit to eliminate “wasteful spending,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced plans for a $2 million America 250 event.
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Good for the citizens of Nebraska. Still hopeful Raylee's Law is passed in #WV next session
West Virginia Watch@westvirginiawatch.com · 3mo agoA high-profile bill known as Raylee’s Law, which West Virginia lawmakers have struggled with for years, has inspired legislation passed by the Nebraska Legislature, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
Amazing floating restaurant on Delfino Beach, Sorrento, Italy. Best sea bass and calamari ever #bw #blackandwhite
Custom House Tower as seen from the pergola at the Norman B. Leventhal Park in Boston, Mass. #BW #blackandwhite #boston
Incredibly special evening at Marshall University’s College of Ed & Professional Development hooding ceremony, where I was able to hood my daughter Griffyn who graduated with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling #WV #westvirginia #marshall
Old Greyhound Bus Terminal (now the terminal for the current city bus system), #Huntington #WV #blackandwhite #bw
This picture spot at Universal’s Epic Universe was so visually interesting to me #universal #epicuniverse #blackandwhite #bw
Had a ton of fun with @kristylynn1 at the opening of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in Orlando, Florida #prada
I’m reminded of a religious school freshman who told me that they learned in science class that planets stay in orbit because it’s god’s will, with no mention of gravity or inertia #wv #westvirginia #education
Senate bill seeks to give West Virginia private schools ‘freedom from government oversight' • West Virginia Watch
The Senate is advancing a GOP-backed bill that strikes out many current requirements for West Virginia private schools.
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Worth the time to read, #WV #westvirginia Reflection of the ICE raid of Nitro’s Rio Grande Mexican restaurant
Reflection of the ICE raid of Nitro’s Rio Grande Mexican restaurant • West Virginia Watch
On Friday, Jan.16, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered Rio Grande in Nitro, West Virginia, allegedly through the ceiling.
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WV bill puts Aitken Bible in public schools for social studies ed in 4th, 8th, & 10th grades. I get that Aitken was the first English language bible printed in North America, but this looks like an attempt to get another reference to the Judeo-Christian god into schools & closer to a theocracy. #WV
WV Senate advances bill requiring Aitken Bible in certain public school classrooms • West Virginia Watch
The Senate is advancing a bill that would require certain public school classrooms to display a version of the Bible.
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Trump’s letter to Greenland’s Prime Minister. Trump is the pettiest of the petty, which is what makes him so dangerous #greenland #trump
West Virginia Teacher of the Year Tiffany Barnes is now ready to shift gears into her year of advocacy and travel, and she has some new wheels to help her on her journey. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia-teacher-of-the-year-receives-new-car-plans-to-advocate-for-special-education/
West Virginia foster child injured in Airbnb property where state was housing her westvirginiawatch.com/2026/01/15/w...
West Virginia foster child injured in Airbnb property where state was housing her • West Virginia Watch
A child in West Virginia foster care was injured while living in an Airbnb short-term rental property after the state placed the minor there.
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