Wyoming

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Wyoming
Equity & Diversity Native Students Chronically Absent From Wyoming Schools
About one third of Wyoming's Native students miss school due to transportation, family issues, and a mistrust of schools.
Jackie Mader, December 9, 2015
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Special Education Wyoming's Graduation Rate Is 77 Percent Overall, 59 Percent for Students With Disabilities
This Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
May 29, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Wyoming Ends Ban on Next Generation Science Standards
Last week, the Wyoming governor signed a bill that will make statewide adoption of the somewhat controversial K-12 science standards possible once again.
Liana Loewus, March 9, 2015
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Science Wyoming Takes First Step Toward Ending Ban on Common Science Standards
The Wyoming House gave preliminary approval to eliminate a budget footnote that forbids the state board of education from considering the Next Generation Science Standards for adoption.
Liana Loewus, January 23, 2015
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As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
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States State of the States State of the States: Ariz., Ga., Idaho, Iowa, Ind., N.J., Ore., S.D., Va., Vt., Wash., W.Va., Wyo.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 20, 2015
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Standards & Accountability W.Va, Wyo. Debate Climate-Change Mentions in Science Standards
W.Va. is the second state to have a debate surface over climate-change language in the Next Generation Science Standards for K-12 schools.
Liana Loewus, January 16, 2015
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School Choice & Charters It's That Time of Year: State Lawmakers Propose School Choice Bills
State lawmakers are revving up for their legislative sessions, and school choice-related bills are popping up, including a Wisconsin proposal to turn failing schools into charters.
Arianna Prothero, January 9, 2015
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Early Childhood States That Don't Fund Public Preschool - Part One
Some of the 10 states that had no public preschool program when the National Institute for Early Education Research last issued a report in 2013 have made moves to change that.
Lillian Mongeau, December 18, 2014
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Assessment Wyoming Attorney General Says Parents Can't Opt Children Out of Testing
Wyoming parents are not permitted to opt their children out of state assessments, according a ruling issued by the state's attorney general.
Karla Scoon Reid, October 7, 2014
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Federal Wyoming K-12 Chief Hill Fails to Topple Incumbent Governor in GOP Primary
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill fell short in her Republican primary attempt to unseat Gov. Matt Mead, one of her political enemies.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 20, 2014
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Law & Courts Committee Report: Wyoming Chief Hill 'Chose Not to Follow the Law'
A report by a committee of the Wyoming Legislature said that current state Superintendent Cindy Hill has "refused to perform her duties with fidelity."
Andrew Ujifusa, July 23, 2014
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Equity & Diversity Wyoming's Native Students More Likely to Face Suspension
Although Native American students make up a small percentage of Wyoming's student population, they are suspended more than their non-minority peers.
Jackie Mader, July 16, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Wyoming STEM Professors Defend Common Science Standards
Last week, nearly 50 science and math educators from the University of Wyoming wrote a position paper directed to the board of education, which blocked adoption of the common science standards, detailing why they believe critics of the Next Generation Science Standards are wrong.
Liana Loewus, June 25, 2014
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States Wyoming Tells Schools to Prepare for Next School Year Without a Waiver
The Wyoming Department of Education has told its schools to prepare for life without a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act for the 2014-15 school year.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 13, 2014
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