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Online Poll: Should Schools Teach Mandatory Cursive Writing?

Is cursive writing still important in the modern world? Continue reading…

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Online Poll: Should P.E. Classes Be Mandatory In Wyoming Schools?

Are P.E. classes important, or do they take critical classroom time away from important academic subjects? Continue reading…

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Wyoming Agency Says Schools Performing Better

For the first time, alternative schools also received a rating this year based on their performance on a different scoring model. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Students Test Above National Average

Officials say state score averages for special education students also surpassed the national averages. Continue reading…

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AP-NORC Poll: Many Youths Say High School Diploma is Enough

Still, he said, there's evidence that investments in college pay off. Continue reading…

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10 Best School Districts in Wyoming

Based on key statistics and reviews from students and parents here is a list of the top 10 school districts in Wyoming. Continue reading…

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Wyoming School District Enrollment Up

Fall enrollment rose from 93,029 in 2018-19 to 93,832 students in the 2019-20 school year according to a statement from the Wyoming Department of Education. Continue reading…

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Wyoming is a Top 20 Educated State

Wyoming ranked at number 16 on the list of the most educated states Continue reading…

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Wyoming Income Tax Act Filed For 2020 Legislature

The taxes would raise about $115,000,000 annually, with proceeds going to the Wyoming Schools Foundation. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Lawmakers Debate Special Education Funding

Others are looking for alternatives in funding special education. Continue reading…

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School Shutdowns Raise Stakes of Digital Divide for Students

Smaller districts are finding ways to boost wireless internet in school parking lots and distribute hot spots. Continue reading…

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Yellowstone Rangers are Doing Facebook Live Education Sessions

We are all figuring out new ways to get stuff done with social distancing and quarantine guidelines. That includes Yellowstone National Park which has been doing educational sessions on Facebook....

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History, Geography Scores Dip on Nation’s Report Card

Lower-performing students lost more ground than middle- and higher-performing students. Continue reading…

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Rangers’ Videos Share Yellowstone’s Wonders During Crisis

But with the closure, the programs were all canceled. Continue reading…

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Colleges Plan Fall Opening, But Campuses Won’t Look the Same

Those planning to reopen include Purdue University and Texas A&M University and the University of Notre Dame. Continue reading…

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Tune In To ‘Wyoming COVID-19 & Education Town Hall’ on Wake Up Wyoming May 29th

The May 29th town hall will focus on the impact the virus has had on education in Wyoming and what the future of schooling may look like. Continue reading…

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Poll: Will It Be Safe For Wyoming Students To Return To Class?

Schools were given permission to resume in-person teaching on June 15. But we have also seen a spike in coronavirus cases in Wyoming over the last few days. Continue reading…

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Supreme Court Lifts Ban on State Aid to Religious Schooling

Montana's highest court had struck down the tax credit. Continue reading…

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Wyo Education Officials Release School Guidelines in COVID Era

Wyoming Department of Education Officials are asking school districts throughout the state to submit plans for reopening this fall. Continue reading…

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President Pushes State, Local Leaders to Reopen Schools in Fall

But the bright outlook was met with skepticism from some outside the White House. Continue reading…

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