Wyoming School District Begins Search for Firearms Trainers
Superintendent Ray Schulte says he met with the Park County sheriff and the Cody police chief to go over the training. Continue reading…
View ArticleUW to Host Groundbreaking Blockchain Hackathon Event
The University of Wyoming says it will be hosting a groundbreaking event this fall centered on blockchain technology, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the state. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Education Officials Adopt Emergency Evaluation Rules
The state system sets seven benchmarks for which to evaluate administrators. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoTech to Remain Open After Purchase Finalized
The future of WyoTech was secured after DBJJDM Enterprises, led by Jim Mathis, completed the purchase of WyoTech on Monday, July 2. Continue reading…
View ArticleUW Study shows 1 in 4 Students Experience Sexual Assault
The results of a University of Wyoming survey show that one in four students, or 27 percent, on the UW campus have experienced sexual assault. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool Leaders, Students Stress Need for Mental Health Care
President Donald Trump formed the commission following the shooting. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Commission Votes Down Classroom Capacity Increase
Opponents, including the Wyoming Education Association, claimed the proposal was an attempt by lawmakers to cut spending on future construction. Continue reading…
View ArticleACT Scores Down Across Wyoming, Nation
In addition to a lower average composite score, national scores in all four areas decreased for the Class of 2018. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Community College Tuition to See Increase
In addition, the commission increased tuition for students in the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program and for out-of-state students. Continue reading…
View ArticleGillette College May Expand Nursing Program to Ease Shortage
Posten says the college might also need to increase financial aid, academic support services and other student resources. Continue reading…
View ArticleOnline Poll: Should Wyoming Raise Property Taxes For Education?
Does Wyoming need to raise property taxes, or can the funding shortfall be made up by cutting waste? Continue reading…
View ArticleDenver Teachers Go on Strike in Latest U.S. Educator Walkout
At a news conference, district Superintendent Susana Cordova said negotiations will resume on Tuesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Gov. Mead Signs Education Funding Bill
Various proposals to increase taxes were quickly defeated by lawmakers. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming State Superintendent Seeks Re-Election
Nobody else has announced they're running for Wyoming state superintendent yet. Continue reading…
View ArticleCowpokes GenCyber Camp Tackles Cybersecurity and Diversity
As the importance of computer science comes into sharper focus for many in the Cowboy State, students and teachers will have the opportunity to get hands-on cybersecurity experience at the first ever...
View ArticleWyoming Begins Path to Computer Science Courses in Schools
State schools Superintendent Jillian Balow says every student will learn basic computer skills. Continue reading…
View ArticleNational Study Shows Wyoming Teachers Are Well Paid
The report comes as teachers in several other states have gone on strike to protest low pay. Continue reading…
View ArticleUniv. of Wyoming Officials Propose $407M Annual Budget
The proposal seeks $4.2 million for the hiring of 32 new faculty members. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming School District Eliminates 6th-Grade Sports
The district also points to difficulty in filling a full schedule for sixth-grade competitions, saying that few 3A schools in western Wyoming offer team sports at that level. Continue reading…
View ArticleProspect Appears Unlikely for Teacher Protests in Wyoming
Wyoming is less than two months removed from a legislative session that focused on controlling growth in education spending. Continue reading…
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