Media Releases

COVID-19 Guidance Updates
March 23, 2020

Dear Superintendents, Memo released today: 2020-043: COVID-19 Guidance Updates - March 23, 2020

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COVID-19 Guidance Updates
March 20, 2020

Dear Superintendents, Wyoming was approved to receive a federal waiver that will provide relief from certain accountability and assessment requirements…

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Wyoming Receives Federal Waiver from Assessment and Accountability Requirements
March 20, 2020

CHEYENNE - The U.S. Department of Education (USED) granted Wyoming a waiver Friday from certain federal assessment and accountability requirements…

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Special Update from Superintendent Balow
March 17, 2020

Thank you for your time on the conference call this morning with me, Governor Gordon, Dr. Alexia Harrist and my…

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Governor Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow issue a recommendation on school closures
March 15, 2020

Earlier today the Office of Governor Mark Gordon issued the following release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2020 CONTACT: Michael…

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WDE Launches Its COVID-19 Resources Website
March 13, 2020

Dear Superintendents, As conditions changes rapidly, the WDE will update the website, communicate with superintendents and others, and provide support…

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My Statement on COVID-19
March 9, 2020

Dear Superintendents, The following memos have been released: 2020-035:   2020 WAVE Call for Proposals 2020-036:   2020-2022 TANF Grant Request for…

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Superintendent Balow’s Statement on New UW President Ed Seidel
March 4, 2020

CHEYENNE - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said she enthusiastically supports Ed Seidel’s selection as the 28th president of…

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow’s Statement on the COVID-19 Virus
March 3, 2020

CHEYENNE - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow joined Governor Mark Gordon and representatives from Homeland Security, the Wyoming…

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The Fight Against the Coronavirus in Wyoming
March 2, 2020

Dear Superintendents, As of writing this update, Coronavirus has spread to at least 50 countries. In Wyoming, state agency leaders,…

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WDE Announces Wyoming Child And Adult Care Food Program Sites
February 28, 2020

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

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Wyoming Teacher of the Year Nominations Open
February 24, 2020

Dear Superintendents, What a great Random Acts of Kindness Week! Thank you for sending stories and photos - we loved…

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