W.Va. Braces for Teacher Walkout

Reports are trickling in from all over West Virginia as members of the state's two major teacher groups decide whether to stay home Wednesday (WVEA) or strike later this year (AFT-WV).

The Associated Press reports on Gov. Joe Manchin's latest efforts to dissuade teachers from protesting. AP also finds that while WVEA officials remain steadfast in seeking a one-day walkout, AFT-WV officials report that Manchin has made some headway with its members.

As for elsewhere in the state:

* Berkeley County teachers don't expect to walk, at least not this week, The Journal of Martinsburg reports.

* Cabell County officials and teachers send mixed signals to The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington.

* Fayette County is walking out, teachers there tell The Register-Herald of Beckley.

* Kanawha County isn't, teachers there tell The Charleston Daily Mail.

* Marion County isn't, either, according to The Times West Virginian of Fairmont.

* Mercer and McDowell counties are bracing for possible school closings, The Bluefield Daily Telegraph observes.

* Tyler County will join the walkout, The Wheeling Intelligencer reports.

* Wood County will not, according to The Parkersburg News.

The Charleston Gazette checks in with school officials in Kanawha, Putnam and various other counties for how they plan to handle any protest actions.

Public Broadcasting offers an audio overview here.