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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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Univ. of Wyoming Trustees Approve New Degree Programs

Provost Kate Miller says the new programs will address workforce needs of the state and region. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Starts Planning for Career and Tech Education Grant

Career and Technical Education State Director Michelle Aldrich was in Gillette Tuesday for three listening sessions. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Teacher Salaries Still Ahead of Most States

Overall, Wyoming's per-pupil spending dropped by 1.73 percent. Continue reading…

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Arapaho Language Classes to be Taught at Wyoming High School

He says the school now has a staff member with a desire to teach the language. Continue reading…

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Wyoming College and Tribe Partner for Classes on Reservation

Officials say the college is working with Eastern Shoshone leaders on a similar agreement. Continue reading…

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More Need- and Less Merit-Based Aid at University of Wyoming

More than half of the freshman class of 2018 came from outside Wyoming. Continue reading…

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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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