Media Releases

Operation Reverse the Loss
December 14, 2020

Dear Superintendents, For several months I've been reading a blog authored by Mark Schneider, Director of the Institute of Education…

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Special Update from Superintendent Balow – December 9, 2020
December 9, 2020

2020-183:   COVID-19 Update

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Wyoming’s 2020 ESEA Distinguished Schools
December 7, 2020

Dear Superintendents, Congratulations to Wyoming's 2020 ESEA Distinguished Schools: Stagecoach Elementary School in Sweetwater #1 closed the achievement gap between 3rd and…

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WDE Announces Wyoming Child And Adult Care Food Program Sites for 2020-21
December 1, 2020

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education announced the participating Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) organizations in Wyoming.…

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National Adoption Month Proclamation
November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 Dear Superintendents, THERE ARE NO MEMOS THIS WEEK. Governor Gordon signs a proclamation for National Adoption Month…

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National Native American Heritage Month
November 17, 2020

Dear Superintendents, November is National Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans enrich the history, diversity, culture, and future of our country,…

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Wyoming Ag In The Classroom
November 9, 2020

Today Charter Spectrum and Wyoming Ag In The Classroom celebrated their partnership. Charter Spectrum presented a $2,000 check to the organization, as well as…

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Leaders, Educators Selected for 2020 Digital Learning Innovations Awards
November 4, 2020

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has selected the winners for the 2020 K-12 Digital Learning Innovations Awards.…

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New Resources from USED
November 2, 2020

November 2, 2020 Dear Superintendents, I want begin by thanking special education leaders in Wyoming: directors, teachers, paraeducators, and the…

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WDE Receives $93,245 Microsoft Grant For Computer Science Initiatives
October 29, 2020

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has received $93,245 from Microsoft Corporation’s TechSpark initiative and the Digital Skills for Youth…

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Prioritizing the Safety and Wellbeing of Students
October 26, 2020

Dear Superintendents, It's hard to believe we are crossing the first quarter threshold of the school year. Thank you for…

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Level Up, NAEP and In-Person Instruction
October 19, 2020

Dear Superintendents, Over the past several weeks, WDE's Robin Grandpre, Linda Finnerty, and I hosted regional zoom kick-off meetings for…

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