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Sierra Marling

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  • Sponsorship and Fundraising Events Manager, Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
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Clay Co., WV native, former edu & health news reporter in the Mountain State’s capital city.

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WV reports local test gains, but student scores still struggle on national stage

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By Sierra Marling
| Wayne County News Verified
West Virginia’s students continue to trail national peers in mathematics, according to new federal data, even as state accountability measures show year-over-year improvements in both math and English language arts performance. Nationwide performance results show West Virginia eighth-graders scoring below the national average and little change over time, while the state’s Balanced Scorecard reports steady gains across multiple grade levels.
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More than 1,000 central WV volunteers 'pay it forward' for 20th Day of Caring

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By Sierra Marling
| The Logan Banner Verified
United Way Central West Virginia launched the 20th anniversary of its Day of Caring on Wednesday with a kickoff event at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Sierra Marling covers health and education. Reach her at 502-783-6738 or smarling@hdmediallc.com. Follow @SierraMarling on X.
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WV reports local test gains, but student scores still struggle on national stage

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By Sierra Marling
| The Herald Dispatch Verified
West Virginia’s students continue to trail national peers in mathematics, according to new federal data, even as state accountability measures show year-over-year improvements in both math and English language arts performance. Together, the results suggest that while West Virginia may be improving by its own measures, it continues to lag behind most of the country.
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Journalistic Excellence & Integrity Reporter of the Year award

2024 - Excellence & Integrity

Of this award, Mike Harris of the Madison County Tenants Union said, “Without Sierra’s stories, we wouldn’t know nearly half as much about the housing, the eviction and shelter crisis that we know now,” Harris added. “There were lots of individual [newspaper] pieces that were really stellar, but as you start racking them up, it is like a holistic body of work on a brand new beat that is under -reported on in nearly all traditional media.”

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Top 25 of Madison County Leadership Awards

2024 - Professional Excellence

Top 25 of Madison County award from Leadership Madison County, Madison Young Professionals, Berea Chamber of Commerce, and Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

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Kentucky Press Association- 1st Place- Best Enterprise or Analytical Story

2024 - Journalism

Defined as reporting on an original topic, often an issue or trend. The coverage should demonstrate the reporter's/reporters' initiative in story selection, research or analysis.

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Kentucky Press Association- 1st Place- Best Breaking News Coverage

2024 - Journalism

Ongoing and in-depth storm coverage earned this prize. “Easily the winner because of the ongoing reporting, photos, and social media updates,” judges from the Wisconsin Press Association commented. “The whole package kept people updated and informed during the event.”

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Kentucky Press Association- 1st Place- Best Feature Photo

2024 - Photography

The photo was judged for local interest and appeal, imagination and originality in the selection of subject matter, posing, lighting, and overall quality of work.

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