Media Releases

Superintendent Degenfelder and WDE Reduce Administrative Burden for CTE Programs
December 3, 2024

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has completed a restructuring of the Perkins application and the revamping of…

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State Superintendent Degenfelder Disappointed By UW Board Of Trustees Concealed Carry Ban
November 24, 2024

"The decision by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees (UWBOT) to reject campus concealed carry is a step in…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Chapter 22 School Schedules
November 14, 2024

The Wyoming State Board of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed Chapter 22 Rules School Schedules. Comments may…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Chapter 32 Charter School Rules
November 14, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed Chapter 32 Rules pertaining to 21-3-301 through 21-3-314:…

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Superintendent Degenfelder Celebrates Veterans Day at National Museum of Military Vehicles and Announces New Initiative
November 12, 2024

CHEYENNE - State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder joined Fremont County School District #2 students and staff at the National Museum of…

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State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Concerned About Kelly Parcel Recommendation
November 4, 2024

I was stunned to learn of Governor Gordon’s decision to quietly negotiate a sale contract with the Biden Administration's Department…

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Laramie County School District #1 Joins WDE Curriculum Transparency Initiative
October 30, 2024

Cheyenne - The largest school district in the state, Laramie County School District #1, has joined the Wyoming Department of…

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State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Issues Statement on New Public Charter School Approval
October 24, 2024

"I applaud today's approval of the American Preparatory Academy of Alpine by the Wyoming Charter School Authorization Board. As a…

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Education Savings Account Program Rules
October 24, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed rules governing the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA)…

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Superintendent Degenfelder Releases ACT Results For 2024 Graduating Class
October 18, 2024

CHEYENNE – Wyoming has achieved the highest average composite score of states in which all students are required to take…

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State Superintendent Degenfelder Releases 2024 School Performance Ratings
October 17, 2024

Cheyenne – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released results for the 2023-24 School Performance Ratings. View the complete…

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Racines, Degenfelder Push for Right to Constitutional Carry of Firearms at Capitol
October 9, 2024

CHEYENNE - State Auditor Kristi Racines and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder brought an amendment to the State…

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