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WDE Seeks Public Comment on K-12 Language and Literacy Program Chapter 57 Rules
July 10, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed Chapter 57 Rules on the K-12 Language and…

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Superintendent Degenfelder and the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board Mourn the Loss of Board Member Steve Lupien
July 6, 2026

CHEYENNE — Steve Lupien, a member of the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board (WCSAB), passed away on July 5 after an extended…

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Miriam Washut Named National Champion In Presidential 1776 Award Civics Showdown
July 1, 2026

CHEYENNE — State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education would like to congratulate Miriam Washut of Lander for…

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Inaugural L³ Summit Unites Over 450 Education Leaders to Bring Literacy Policy into Classroom Practice
June 19, 2026

CHEYENNE — The inaugural Wyoming Department of Education's (WDE) L³ Summit: Embracing Leadership, Language, and Literacy concluded last week, drawing…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment On Driver Education Program Approval Chapter 39 Rules
May 7, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed Chapter 39 Rules pertaining to 21-3-501. Comments may…

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Superintendent Degenfelder Launches 2026 Tour of Excellence
April 30, 2026

CHEYENNE - State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder embarked on her 2026 Tour of Excellence in April to celebrate schools across the…

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SLIB Adopts Degenfelder Amendment Prohibiting Illegal Immigrants From Public Housing Benefits
April 23, 2026

CHEYENNE – State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder issues a statement on the State Land Investment Board's (SLIB) adoption of an amendment…

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Superintendent Degenfelder Launches Wyoming Patriot Schools to Celebrate Civic Excellence
April 9, 2026

CHEYENNE – Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced the launch…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on 2026 Annual State Application Under Part B of IDEA and Proposed Use of Funds
March 20, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) seeks public comment on the FFY 2026 Annual State Application and Proposed Use of…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on 2026 WY State Performance Indicators for CTE
March 9, 2026

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment on the proposed secondary and postsecondary indicators within…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Tydings Waiver for 21st Century Community Learning Centers
February 12, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment regarding a request to the U.S. Department of Education for…

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WDE Announces Special Monitoring of Sweetwater County School District #1
January 28, 2026

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) today announced it will initiate a special monitoring process of special education…

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