Wyoming Education Groups, Governor Eye New Instruction Strategies
Wyoming communities told education leaders they wanted to prepare students for a shifting economy and evolving world.
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Enrollment Drops in Wyoming Schools
Enrollment in Wyoming schools dropped in the 2023 school year, compared to the previous year, by 352 students.
Wyoming Department of Education to Launch Teacher Training Program
The Wyoming Department of Education plans to launch a Teacher Apprenticeship Initiative in order to better train teachers to meet future needs.
Wyoming ACT Scores Slightly Below the National Average for the 2022 Graduating Class
Wyoming ACT scores for the 2022 graduating class have been released and the state is below the national average for most categories.
Newcastle Science Teacher Named 2023 Wyoming Teacher of the Year
On Thursday, the Wyoming Department of Education announced that Zach Beam, a science teacher at Newcastle High School, is Wyoming's teacher of the year.
Wyoming Schools saw a 30% Decrease in Performance Since 2019
The Wyoming Department of Education released data on school performance over the past school year, and 30% of Wyoming schools are performing at lower levels compared to 2019.
Gordon’s Education Group to Present Findings in the Fall
Governor Mark Gordon announced that following listening sessions held across the state in June and July, his Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group will present its recommendations in the fall.
Wyoming Department of Education to Hold Roundtables Over School Security Following Uvalde Shooting
The Wyoming Department of Education has announced they will host several roundtables in the next month to discuss school safety following the shooting in Texas.
Wyoming Department of Education to Try Extending Food Program Deadline
The Wyoming Department of Education has announced they will be submitting a waiver to extend the deadline for the Community Eligibility Provisions.
Wyoming Eyeing Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder says some version of a teacher apprenticeship program may be the answer to the state's teacher shortage.