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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…

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UW 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…

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Wyoming Education Officials Adopt Emergency Evaluation Rules

The state system sets seven benchmarks for which to evaluate administrators. Continue reading…

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WyoTech 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…

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UW 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…

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School Leaders, Students Stress Need for Mental Health Care

President Donald Trump formed the commission following the shooting. Continue reading…

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Wyoming 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…

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ACT 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…

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Wyoming 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…

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Gillette 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…

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Online 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…

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Denver 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…

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Wyoming Gov. Mead Signs Education Funding Bill

Various proposals to increase taxes were quickly defeated by lawmakers. Continue reading…

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Wyoming State Superintendent Seeks Re-Election

Nobody else has announced they're running for Wyoming state superintendent yet. Continue reading…

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Cowpokes 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...

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Wyoming Begins Path to Computer Science Courses in Schools

State schools Superintendent Jillian Balow says every student will learn basic computer skills. Continue reading…

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National 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…

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Univ. of Wyoming Officials Propose $407M Annual Budget

The proposal seeks $4.2 million for the hiring of 32 new faculty members. Continue reading…

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Wyoming 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…

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Prospect 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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