Media Releases

CCSSO Summer Leadership Conference
July 12, 2021

Dear Superintendents, In less than two weeks, Wyoming will host state superintendents from across the nation at the Council for…

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WDE’s Summer Professional Development Offerings
June 28, 2021

Dear Superintendents, Summer professional development is in full swing. It is wonderful to connect with participants who impact every facet…

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Reviewing the Cowboy Code of Ethics
June 21, 2021

Dear Superintendents, It's been an inspiring week. I attended the Wyoming Association of Career and Technical Educators (WACTE) conference and…

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Wyoming Submits Plan for Federal Relief Dollars for Education
June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021 CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) submitted its ARP ESSER State Plan to the U.S.…

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WDE Seeks Public Input on Health and Physical Education Content and Performance Standards
June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021 CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education is collecting public input on the 2021 Wyoming Health Education…

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Summer Professional Development Opportunities
June 1, 2021

Dear Superintendents, Summer professional development opportunities hosted or sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Education are listed on our website.…

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National Summer Learning and Enrichment Collaborative
May 24, 2021

Dear Superintendents, Three-plus weeks of school and community visits was a success. Again, thank you for welcoming me into your…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Chapter 2 Rules for Minimum Standards for Student Transportation Vehicles
May 18, 2021

May 17, 2021 CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is receiving public comment regarding changes to the Chapter…

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Congratulations to WY U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 17, 2021

Dear Superintendents, During visits to Wyoming schools this week I met with students and parents to gather stakeholder input about…

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Federal Updates
May 10, 2021

Dear Superintendents, There are EIGHT memos this week including an important survey, summer professional development, grant opportunities, and more. It…

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State Superintendent Jillian Balow’s Statement on Proposed U.S. Department of Education Rule Prioritizing Critical Race Theory Curriculum in K-12 Schools
May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021 CHEYENNE - The U.S. Department of Education has proposed priorities for American History and Civics Education grant…

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May is Military Appreciation Month
May 3, 2021

Dear Superintendents, In May, we celebrate high school seniors going to college or a trade school, or entering the military.…

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