Dear Superintendents,
Wyoming made a big splash with the release of NAEP scores this week. In addition to consistently performing above average in grades 4, 8 in both math and reading, Wyoming is closing achievement gaps for economically disadvantaged and special education students. Students across the state are taking advantage of educational opportunities that are a result of equitable and adequate funding. Here is a link to the press release for Wyoming NAEP scores:
The WY-TOPP summative assessment window opens next week. Our staff, AIR, and your coordinators will all have resources to provide technical assistance as needed.
![State Superintendent Jillian Balow sits at a table with her counterparts from the Department of Defense Education Activity, California, and Florida for a panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.](https://edu.wyoming.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img-4477_crop.jpg)
NAEP Day panel with superintendents from DoDEA, CA, and FL
![State Superintendent Jillian Balow stands with the Governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, and college students in the WYDOT auditorium, where SLIB met and heard an update from the class.](https://edu.wyoming.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img-e4506_crop.jpg)
State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) hears from the UW Portfolio Management class who invest a portion of Wyoming’s sovereign wealth on Thursday
Memos to be released on Monday, April 16:
- 2018-048: Implementing District Foster Care Plans
- 2018-049: Native American Student Pacesetter Awards
- 2018-050: 2018 FREE Summer Learning Opportunities for Students
Jillian