University of Wyoming replaces Multicultural Affairs after lawmakers take aim at DEI efforts By WyoFile|15 days ago
‘Everybody’s confused’: Title IX injunction creates uncertainty for Wyoming educators The rules rewrite was scheduled to take effect Aug. 1, but a court has put that on hold for Wyoming. By WyoFile|July 14
Court finds state education officials violated Wyoming Public Records Act CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County District Court has ruled that the Wyoming Department of Education, along with two of By Cap City News|July 11
Fewer tests, more learning time proposed for Wyoming students Plan would cut items on some math assessments by 30%, among other decreases. State education chief Degenfelder cites parent and By WyoFile|July 04
The Lab School, a ‘really special place’ at UW, faces uncertain future The Albany County school district and the University of Wyoming failed to strike an agreement that would allow the historic By WyoFile|June 29
Beef for Backpacks feeds thousands of Wyoming students CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In 2023, the Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Beef Council By Cap City News|June 19
As education savings accounts roll out, school-choice advocates push again for expanded eligibility The Wyoming Department of Education has launched an online hub for families who qualify for state funds for non-public school By WyoFile|June 16
How much should Wyoming pay for education? Ongoing trial could answer that. Wyoming Education Association and school districts allege the state is violating its constitution by underfunding education in trial underway in By WyoFile|June 06
A winding path: How a reservation school graduated its largest-ever class In their final year, Arapaho Charter High School seniors navigated academic frustrations, personal losses and hardships to reach diplomas. WyoFile By WyoFile|June 04
‘Unissued diplomas’ memorialize war-slain Ukrainian students A Laramie art installation championed by a Ukrainian UW student describes the lives and deaths of those killed in the By WyoFile|May 26
University of Wyoming shutters DEI Office; vice provost position to be created CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming announced Friday that it is closing its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office. The By Jared Gendron|May 10
Internships, taxes, coding: Pilot education program aims to bring back life skills The contours of Wyoming’s new self-led learning initiative, ‘RIDE,’ begin to show themselves as pilot districts complete initiative’s first year. By WyoFile|May 09
University of Wyoming students hold peaceful vigil for Palestinian, Israeli dead amid international turmoil As protests roil college campuses across the globe, Wyoming offers a marked contrast. By WyoFile|May 05
Lawsuit alleging Wyoming unconstitutionally underfunds schools heading for trial A court dismissed the state’s request for a partial summary judgment in the 2022 suit filed by the Wyoming Education By WyoFile|May 05
UW Extension names Mandy Marney new director LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming recently named Mandy Marney the new director of UW Extension and associate dean By County 17|April 29
Thunder Basin reports higher ACT scores, graduation rate to school board GILLETTE, Wyo. — In a meeting of the Campbell County School Board on Tuesday, Thunder Basin High School was in By Julianna Landis|April 24
Wright, Thunder Basin students among 23 from Wyoming selected for Daniels Scholarship GILLETTE, Wyo. — Two Campbell County students are among the 23 from Wyoming chosen for a Daniels Scholarship. The scholarship By Klark Byrd|March 25
Wagonwheel Elementary reports strong school performance in state markers The school surpassed target expectations in seven of eight state metrics. By Julianna Landis|March 13
Education Savings Accounts bill passes Wyoming Legislature GILLETTE, Wyo. — Legislation to establish education savings accounts for students whose families meet the income threshold passed the Wyoming By Ryan Lewallen|March 12
UW Extension to host season extension, food production conference in Sheridan CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Extension will host a one-day conference on season extension and small-scale food production By Oil City News|March 11
Education Savings Account bill passes committee, returns to Senate floor GILLETTE, Wyo. — A bill establishing education savings accounts for certain Wyoming students has made it out of committee with By Ryan Lewallen|March 05
School choice bill sheds early childhood component as it advances through Senate Legislation has been killed and revived, amended heavily and contested by everyone from the Wyoming Education Association to homeschool parents. By WyoFile|March 05
Gillette College advances with accreditation; one-year deadline set GILLETTE, Wyo. — On track with plans announced at the end of 2023, the Gillette Community College District has taken By Ryan Lewallen|March 04
Local representative’s education savings account bill advances to Wyoming Senate GILLETTE, Wyo. — A bill to establish education saving accounts for certain Wyoming students is advancing through the state legislature By Ryan Lewallen|February 29
Gillette College to host UW seminar on energy innovations in ranching GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Monday, March 18, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will By County 17|February 26
Gillette College nursing instructor named vice president for state nursing board GILLETTE, Wyo. — Local nursing instructor Gwen Reed has been appointed vice president of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing, By Ryan Lewallen|February 22
UW to host over 500 students for future business leaders event; volunteers needed CHEYENNE, Wyo. — More than 500 high school students from across Wyoming will gather at the University of Wyoming from By Cap City News|February 22
Early childhood educator Kendra West builds better beginnings in southwest Wyoming Bucking trends of insufficient child care capacity and expensive options, West fueled expansion of Evanston’s early childhood landscape. By WyoFile|February 21
Pre-K, school-choice funding bill fails introduction House Bill 19 would have created $5K educational savings accounts that qualifying families could use for early childhood or non-public By WyoFile|February 15
Dept. of Education requests public comment on school standard reduction; deadline is March 21 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on proposed standards for Math, Science, Computer Science, By County 17|January 31
Future of Learning Collaborative launches second round of pilot programs CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming’s Future of Learning collaborative is accepting applications from school districts for the second round of a By County 17|January 30
Video of Campbell County jail death calls restraint and medical protocols into question By WyoFile|Less than a minute ago
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