Wyoming

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Wyoming
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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Federal Wyoming Tells Schools to Gird for Next School Year Without an NCLB Waiver
The Wyoming Department of Education tells schools that it's too late for a final decision on its pending No Child Left Behind Act waiver application in time for the 2014-15 school year.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 13, 2014
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Federal Confusion Over a Wyo. Common-Core Bill; Push to Support Standards in Ga.
A Wyoming bill opposing the common core hasn't gone as far as initially thought by some, while a Georgia House resolution would restate support for the standards.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 13, 2014
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States Wyoming State Chief Wins Court Battle Over Her Job, But War Continues
Cindy Hill has said she'll resume her previous duties as Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, but an ongoing state investigation into her conduct still could pose problems.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 29, 2014
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Law & Courts More Ethics Woes for Wyoming's Hill as Accountant Alleges Improper Payments
As she begins her run for governor, the Wyoming superintendent faces the possibility of impeachment by lawmakers due to possible misconduct.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 9, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Six States to Get Common-Core Implementation Support
The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers announced a six-state collaborative to improve common-core implementation on Oct. 3.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 3, 2013
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States Indiana Governor Creates New K-12 Agency, Irritating State Chief
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced a new Center for Innovation and Career Education on Aug. 23, a move that irked Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 23, 2013
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Standards & Accountability Common Core: How Much is it Damaging Test Scores?
New York, California and Wyoming have all reported broad declines in students' test performance this year, attributing the drops in varying degrees to the Common Core State Standards.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 9, 2013
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States Wyoming's New Chief Has Strong Ties to Common Core, ALEC
Wyoming's new head of public schools is a strong common core supporter who has worked on the ALEC Education Task Force.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 28, 2013
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States Baseball Bats and the Buddy System: Report Slams Ex-Wyoming Chief
A report by Wyoming state investigators says former K-12 chief Cindy Hill was responsible for corruption and mismanagement in her department.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 21, 2013
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School Choice & Charters A Round-Up of School Choice Legislation Across the U.S.
From vouchers and tax credits to charter schools and parent trigger laws, many state legislatures are debating the merits and drawbacks of school choice.
Katie Ash, February 15, 2013
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School & District Management Wyo. State Schools Chief Has Authority Slashed
In a fierce political spat, a new law effectively removes the state superintendent from oversight of the state's public schools.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 5, 2013
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States Wyoming K-12 Chief Stripped of Powers, Files Lawsuit
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has signed legislation stripping Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill of her K-12 authority. Hill has sued to overturn the law.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 30, 2013
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