By Moriah Balingit Oct. 19, 2019 at 6:37 p.m. EDT The Washington Post McDowell County in West Virginia is one of the poorest in the nation. Meeting students’ basic needs is as important as reading and math. WELCH, W.Va. — The ceremony had the feel of a church service. Standing at the end of a block lined … Continue reading Rebuilding the village: How one school system is tackling poverty so its students can succeed →