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2016 School Performance Ratings Released for Wyoming Schools

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CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) released school performance ratings today. The state accountability measure shows that over half of Wyoming schools are meeting or exceeding expectations.School Performance Data 2016 - pie

“This year we have more schools meeting or exceeding expectations than ever before,” said State Superintendent Jillian Balow. “We’ve seen schools and communities focus their efforts on proven practices and take advantage of what is working in our top districts. These improvements are something to be very proud of as we look to create opportunities for students to keep Wyoming strong.”School Performance Data 2016 - table

This data does not include school performance ratings for Wyoming’s 21 alternative high schools. An alternative high school accountability model is being piloted during the 2016-17 school year.School Performance Data 2016 (1)

Under the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act, schools serving grades 3-8 are rated on achievement, growth, and equity indicators. Indicators for high schools also include graduation rates, 9th grade credits earned, and Hathaway Scholarship eligibility. Before the next legislative session, the Advisory Committee to the Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability will recommend an additional indicator for the state accountability model as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

“Wyoming has a strong accountability system and ESSA gives us a chance to make it even better,” said former State Superintendent Judy Catchpole. “As chair of the Advisory Committee, we are working diligently to ensure that Wyoming students remain our first priority as we transition into this new federal law.”

As part of Wyoming’s transition to ESSA, the WDE did not make federal accountability determinations this year. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) does not exist under ESSA. For the 2016-17 transition year, schools and districts identified as being in improvement under No Child Left Behind will remain in their current improvement status for the next year. Once ESSA is fully implemented, Wyoming will use its state accountability model to make both state and federal accountability determinations.

School Performance Ratings can be found here.

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Class of 2016 ACT Results Available

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CHEYENNE – The Wyoming graduating class of 2016 had an average composite score of 20.0 on the ACT according to The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2016, released today by ACT, Inc.

“Just as we see and celebrate Wyoming students’ growth on the ACT and other statewide assessments, our placement among states reminds us that we aren’t there yet,” said State Superintendent Jillian Balow. “At this time, it’s important to remember this is one important measure among many, and is an opportunity for schools across our state to make adjustments that help ensure that more students are successful on the ACT.”2016 ACT Benchmarks and Average Scores show the the average ACT Scores in English were 19.2 for the Class of 2016, 29.5 for the Class of 2015, and 19.3 for the Class of 2014; the average Mathematics score was 19.6 for the Class of 2016, and 19.9 for both the Class of 2015 and 2014; the average score in reading was 20.4 for the Class of 2016, and 20.6 for both the Class of 2015 and 2014; the average score in Science was 20.4 for both the Class of 2016 and 2015, and 20.2 for the Class of 2014; and the average Composite score was 20.0 for the Class of 2016, 20.2 for the Class of 2015, and 20.1 for the class of 2014. The percent of students who met college readiness benchmarks in English was 58 for the class of 2016, 60 for the class of 2015, and 59 for the class of 2014; in Mathematics it was 33 for the class of 2016, 36 for the class of 2015, and 34 for the class of 2014; in Reading it was 38 for the class of 2016, and 40 for both the class of 2015 and 2014; in Science it was 31 for the class of 2016, 34 for the class of 2015, and 31 for the class of 2014; the percent of students who met all four benchmarks was 20 for the class of 2016, 22 for the class of 2015, and 20 for the class of 2014.

Near Attainment of College and Career Readiness: A graph displaying the percent of 2016 ACT-tested high school graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark attainment and subject. In English 58% met the benchmark, 11% were within two points of the benchmark, and 31% were below the benchmark by three or more points. In math, 38% met the benchmark, 13% were within two points, and 48% were below by three or more points. In reading, 33% met the benchmark, 8% were within two points, and 58% were below by three or more points. In science, 31% met the benchmark, 18% were within two points, and 51% were below by three or more points.

Wyoming state law requires all students to take the ACT as juniors. The results released today represent the most recent score for students that graduated in 2016. Beginning with the graduating class of 2013, all students whose scores are college reportable, both standard and extended time tests, are now included in the reports.

Wyoming is among 18 states that has results for 100 percent of graduating seniors.

A map of the United States displays the 18 states in which 100% of the graduating seniors take the ACT.

2016 State Average Composite ACT Score (for the 18 states in which 100% of the graduating students take the ACT) in order from highest to lowest average composite score: Minnesota 21.1, Illimois 20.8, Colorado 20.6, Wisconsin 20.5, Michigan 20.3, Montana 203, North Dakota 20.3, Missouri 20.2, Utah 20.2, Kentucky 20.2, Wyoming 20.0, Tennessee 19.9, Louisiana 19.5, Alabama 19.1, North Carolina 19.1, South Carolina 18.5, Mississippi 18.4, Nevada 17.7.

The Wyoming Readiness Report and ACT Profile Report can be found at: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/CCCR_National_2016.pdf.

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Majority of State Board of Education Votes to Keep Superintendent’s Vote

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CHEYENNE – At a meeting yesterday, members of the State Board of Education voted to recommend keeping the State Superintendent as a voting member of the board. After significant debate, the board chair and only one other member voted in favor of  removing the Superintendent’s vote. This represents a significant change from two years ago when the board recommended to the legislature that the State Superintendent be stripped of their vote. “I am proud of the majority of the board for working to move on from the chaos of the past. There is simply no need for power plays any longer,” stated State Superintendent Jillian Balow.

The motion came during a discussion about an upcoming report to the Joint Education Committee about the need for the board coordinator position. During the 2016 legislative session, the Joint Appropriations Committee voted to remove the position that was created in 2012. Later in the session, the coordinator position was added back into the budget for one year. According to Communications Director, Kari Eakins, the position was created during a time of strife and leadership turnover at the WDE. “Statutorily, the WDE is charged with supporting the work of the board. In recent years, this was not always done in good faith. Now, and historically, the board has WDE staff support that goes above and beyond statutory requirements.” In addition to the coordinator position, the WDE provides a full time education consultant. WDE staff also supports communications for the board and carries out its work.

“The strength of the board is its members. We have made immense progress over the past couple of years and need to continue to work together to address fiscal challenges and keep moving forward to improve outcomes for students. The best way to do that is to work together as we are expected to do. Debating education governance is a stagnant discussion,” Balow added.

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August 18th State Board of Education Meeting Board Packet

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2016 Statewide High School Assessment Results

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CHEYENNE – Results are now available online from the 2016 statewide high school assessments administered to students in grades 9 through 11. Eleventh grade students showed improvement in every subject tested, while 9th and 10th grade students exceeded the benchmark in English, indicating a high probability of success in first year college courses.

Consistent with Wyoming statutes, and to support calculations for Wyoming’s school accountability system, 9th and 10th grade students take the ACT Aspire, and 11th grade students take the ACT. The tests are intended to predict college readiness. This spring marked the first year that the ACT Aspire was administered, making statewide assessment results from prior years incomparable for grades 9 and 10.

“We’re very proud of the work done by WDE and school staff to successfully administer Aspire,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. “The shift to an online test is no small feat and took cooperation from all parties involved. Thanks to their hard work we now have a good baseline to work from.”

The 2015-16 ACT Aspire results show that 9th grade students achieved and average score of 427.58 in English (benchmark 426), 425.19 in Math (benchmark 428), 422.12 in Reading (benchmark 425), 425.22 in Science (benchmark 420), and had an average composite score of 425.14. Tenth grade students achieved an average score of 430.55 in English (benchmark 428), 426.71 in Math (benchmark 432), 423.64 in Reading (benchmark 428), 427.23 in Science (benchmark 432), and had an average composite score of 427.18.

A three-year comparison of 11th grade ACT results show and average score in English: of 19.0 in 2014, 18.8 in 2015, and 19.1 in 2016; in Math: 19.7 in 2014, 19.5 in 2015, and 19.7 in 2016; in Reading: 20.3 in 2014, 20.2 in 2015, and 20.4 in 2016; in Science: 20.1 in 2014, 20.2 in 2015, and 20.4 in 2016; and the average composite was: 19.9 in 2014, 29.8 in 2015, and 20.0 in 2016.

The WDE established new performance levels for the ACT in 2014 delineating Advanced, Proficient, Basic, and Below Basic performance in the subject area tests. Current results are not directly comparable to years prior to 2014 because they represent a much higher set of expectations for Wyoming students.

The 2015-16 ACT Performance Levels (which include data for students who took alternate assessments) are as follows: In Reading 13.6% were advanced in 2015 and 15.7% in 2016, 18.1% were proficient in 2015 and 20.5% in 2016, 36.3% were Basic in 2015 and 33.3% in 2016, and 31.9% were Below Basic in 2015 and 30.4% in 2016; In Math 10.1% were Advanced in 2015 and 9.9% in 2016, 28% were Proficient in 2015 and 29.8% in 2016, 42.3% were Basic in 2015 and 43.6% in 2016, and 19.5% were Below Basic in 2015 and 16.7% in 2016; In Science 5.5% were Advanced in 2015 and 4.4% in 2016, 25.7% were Proficient in 2015 and 28.8% in 2016, 39.9% were Basic in 2015 and 39% in 2016, and 28.9% were Below Basic in 2015 and 27.8% in 2016.

These results will be used to determine school performance ratings, which will be released in September.

The WDE will publish ACT results for the graduating class of 2016 along with the ACT annual report, The Condition of College & Career Readiness, scheduled for August 24, 2016.

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Special Education Director of the Year Honored at WAVE Conference

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Carolyn Conner, Wyoming’s 2016 Special Education Director of the Year

CHEYENNE – Wyoming’s 2016 Special Education Director of the Year, Carolyn Conner, was honored on Wednesday morning at the Week of Academic Vision and Excellence (WAVE) Conference in Cheyenne.

Conner has worked at Northwest Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (NW BOCES) and Big Horn Basin Children’s Center in Thermopolis for 32 years and has served as the Administrative Director since 2001. NW BOCES is a licensed Residential Treatment Facility that provides mental health programs and services for emotionally disturbed youth and their families.

“Carolyn has made significant contributions through her leadership, guidance, and support of students, staff and families,” said Lisa Weigel, Chief Policy Officer at the Wyoming Department of Education. “We salute her efforts and the positive impact she has made throughout her professional journey.”

“Since we’ve started the program for emotionally disturbed youth, 84 percent of the students that have graduated the program have actually not had to re-enter another residential program,” said Conner. “I have just developed a passion for this place. I really believe in the services that are offered at NW BOCES and have enjoyed serving the students, the parents, and the community.”

In addition to her role at NW BOCES, Conner serves as Treasurer of the Wyoming Association of Special Education Administrators, and has assisted with coaching Special Olympics basketball and cross country skiing for several years.

The Wyoming Special Education Director of the Year is an honor given annually to a special education administrator demonstrating successful leadership experiences, extensive knowledge of special education procedures and programming, and who has served as an advocate for improving outcomes for students, staff and families in the special education field. Potential candidates are nominated and selected through the Wyoming Association of Special Education Administrators.

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Special Education Director of the Year Video

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STEM Educators of the Year Recognized at Conference

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CHEYENNE – The 2015-16 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educators of the Year were honored at the 2016 Roadmap to STEM Conference in Rock Springs August 1.

Over a dozen nominations were submitted and reviewed by a selection committee at the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE). Guy Jackson, supervisor of the WDE Career Technical Education Section, says the WDE recognizes exemplary STEM educators from elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels of education each year.

“Teachers instill inspiration and wonder in their students everyday whether a STEM teacher, language arts teacher, art teacher or career technical education teacher,” said Jackson. “We recognize and thank all these educators for what they do and the time they invest in developing their students for our future.”

STEM Elementary Educator of the Year
Mrs. Christine Horsen, First Grade Teacher, Meeteetse Schools

Mrs. Horsen working with students on a hands-on project in her classroom.

Mrs. Horsen combines her knowledge of the Big Horn Basin’s rich geologic resources to incorporate STEM into the Meeteetse Elementary Summer School Program. Last summer, students built robots and went on a field trip to Red Lake to deploy them, learning about fossils and rock formations. This year, students experienced an archeological dig on school grounds, then analyzed and discussed their findings.

“I truly believe that you’ve got to help kids love learning and I think it’s essential in the lower grades,” said Mrs. Horsen. “STEM education allows children to be curious. It brings out that excitement in learning, and it’s vital.”

Students use their iPads in Mrs. Horsen’s class to search the internet for resources to use in her brown bag challenges and science days. Last year, every student produced a personally relevant invention to solve a real world problem.

In order to entice girls to STEM, Mrs. Horsen started GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) for all elementary girls in the school. She has incorporated many experiments, and has also brought many scientists in the community to the school to talk about their careers.

“The mantra in Meeteetse is, ‘We want students to think and act like scientists’ and Christine starts that in the first grade,” said Jay Curtis, Superintendent of Park County School District #16. “Her style, her flair, and her excitement is something that truly impacts the students in her class and they are excited to learn because she is excited to teach.”

2016 STEM Elementary Educator of the Year Video

STEM Secondary Educator of the Year
Mrs. Teresa Strube, Middle School Science and Math teacher, UW Lab School

Mrs. Strube helping students in her classroom.

“It’s a bit unusual for science and math teachers to form strong partnerships with the librarians in a school, but Mrs. Strube is the exception! She works closely with my staff to create and teach innovative technology electives,” said Dr. Margaret Hudson, principal at the UW Lab School.

These elective courses, offered quarterly for the past two years, have included building raspberry pi, robotics exploration, programming Sphero robots, and a girls-only technology course.

Mrs. Strube is keen to assess her work as a teacher and find multiple strategies to achieve goals, such as involving more middle school girls in the technology electives. This past fall, she took 20 middle school students to a regional library conference, where the students presented their experiments to a large group of teachers and librarians.

“Teaching with technology has always been important, but allowing students the opportunity to use it is going to help them in any field that they go into,” said Mrs. Strube. “There are jobs out there that don’t exist for us that they’re going to have to be prepared for, and to be able to present them with the newest, cutting-edge stuff is extremely important to me.”

Co-workers and parents agree that Mrs. Strube’s encouragement of students to be technological leaders requires a great deal of willingness, planning, and open-mindedness. She’s “tough but fair” and students respect her knowledge, enthusiasm, high expectations, and non-gendered support of STEM learning.

“She is kind and generous in mentoring her student teachers and in partnering with other teachers in the school. Her attitude is positive, and her answer is almost always “yes!” when approached with a new idea. The world could use more teachers like Mrs. Strube,” added Dr. Hudson.

2016 STEM Secondary Educator of the Year Video

STEM Post-Secondary Educator of the Year
Dr. Edwin C. Bittner, Jr. VMS, Veterinary Technology Instructor, Eastern Wyoming College

Dr. Bittner helps a student take care of an animal in the lab.

Dr. Bittner draws on a wealth of knowledge from over 30 years in practice and integrates emerging information to make his courses unparalleled in their quality and content.

“He’s very consistent with his high standards and all of the students strive to meet those high standards,” said Dr. Susan Walker, EWC’s Veterinary Technology Program Director.

“The good thing that sets Dr. Bittner apart from all the other instructors is that he can make something that seems so out-of-the-way and so difficult to comprehend just more interesting to learn,” said EWC student Diandra Turner.

Dr. Bittner is frequently contacted by veterinary hospitals and wildlife rehabilitation facilities to recommend students for jobs or internships, and program alumni contact him looking for advice. He was integral in setting up regional vaccination clinics in which students not only gained knowledge and experience, but were also publically promoted as necessary members of the veterinary health-care team.

Dr. Bittner says STEM education allows him to provide a student-oriented and hands-on program: “We want our students to succeed by earning a grade and being competent in the career field when they leave here. I’ve found we can make lemonade out of lemons because we may have students that are very grounded in math and others not at all, and this gives us an opportunity to all rise to the level of the expectation of the class by not only the instructor helping, but the other students helping.”

Dr. Bittner is constantly developing and refining his teaching methods. As faculty identify areas where students are deficient in their knowledge or need remediation, he has been able to address those areas by developing new courses, including an innovative math course. He was also integral in developing biology and chemistry courses specifically for veterinary technicians.

2016 STEM Post-Secondary Educator of the Year

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2016 PAWS Results Available

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CHEYENNE – Spring 2016 statewide testing results released today by the Wyoming Department of Education indicated proficiency rates increased across most grade levels and content areas when compared to results achieved in 2015.

“These positive strides are the result of some great work from our schools, teachers, parents, and students,” said State Superintendent Jillian Balow. “We’ve seen high commitment to not only align curriculum with standards, but to go above and beyond where possible. Based on the efforts we’ve seen from school districts to learn from each other and take advantage of the system of support, it’s obvious that our kids come first in Wyoming.”

School, district, and state results are available on the WDE’s Fusion site. They include results for the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) and alternate assessments in reading and mathematics for students in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 4 and 8.

The percent of students who were proficient or advanced in reading in 2014 was 62% is grade 3, 64% in grade 4, 58% in grade 5, 57% in grade 6, 59% in grade 7, and 58% in grade 8. In 2015 it was 61% in grade 3, 60% in grade 4, 59% in grade 5, 57% in grade 6, 57% in grade 7, and 52% in grade 8. In 2016 it was 58% in grade 3, 65% in grade 4, 61% in grade 5, 58% in grade 6, 60% in grade 7, and 54% in grade 8.

The percentage of students who are proficient or advanced in mathematics in 2014 is 51% in grade 3, 47% in grade 4, 54% in grade 5, 49% in grade 6, 43% in grade 7, and 50% in grade 8. In 2015, it was 49% in grade 3, 51% in grade 4, 53% in grade 5, 49% in grade 6, 42% in grade 7, and 47% in grade 8. In 2016, it is 53% in grade 3, 55% in grade 4, 56% in grade 5, 50% in grade 6, 49% in grade 7, and 48% in grade 8.

The percentage of students who are proficient or advanced in science in 2011 is 55% in grade 4 and 51% in grade 8; for 2012 it is 63% in grade 4 and 51% in grade 8; for 2013 it is 58% in grade 4 and 44% in grade 8; for 2014 it is 53% in grade 4 and 47% in grade 8; for 2015 it is 51% in grade 4 and 42% in grade 8; and for 2016 it is 54% in grade 4 and 42% in grade 8.

The biggest increase in scores took place in seventh grade math, which had a 6.0 percent increase to 49.4 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced. Other increases were seen in fourth grade reading with 65.4 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced, fifth grade math with 56.3 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced.

Balow added: “We can also see in these results that there is work to be done to close achievement gaps for English language learners, students with disabilities, students on free/reduced price lunch, and homeless students. Implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act gives us a really good opportunity to ensure the right resources are getting to those who need them, so that we can create opportunities for every student to keep Wyoming strong.”

At-Risk Student Result Comparisons

Major shifts were made in reading and math content with the 2014 PAWS, making direct comparisons to prior years invalid. Science content standards have not changed, so there have been no changes to the PAWS science test.

The data produced from PAWS results will be used with data from ACT and Aspire results for accountability determinations. ACT and Aspire results will be released in August and school performance ratings will be released early this fall.

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2016 Roadmap To STEM Promises Lots of Action and a Little Magic

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CHEYENNE – Educators joining this year’s 2016 Roadmap to STEM Conference can expect three whirlwind days of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences, active learning, and practical classroom ideas. The conference convenes at Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) in Rock Springs August 1-3.

“Wyoming needs to be all in when it comes to STEM education,” said State Superintendent Jillian Balow. “Our kids need to be ready for and excited about jobs in STEM fields, and this conference puts educators and industry together so we can make sure Wyoming students can fill these high-demand jobs.”

WWCC President Karla Leach said the college is at the crossroads of STEM education, providing students with the skills they need for the jobs of the future. “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs prepare students for careers that not only pay well and are in demand in Wyoming and throughout the nation, but that also serve critical roles in America’s energy, technology, manufacturing, communications, education, and healthcare fields.”

The theme this year is “Inspiring Wonder,” which is a perfect description for what we have in store for attendees,” said Tonya Gerharter, WDE Education Consultant.

Illusionist and World Magic Champion Jason Latimer kicks off the event, combining magic and impossible science. Attendees will also have opportunities to learn about everything from earth science data visualizations to engineering, and robotics to storm chasing using a mobile doppler system.

There is something for everyone in the general sessions. Participants have 60 and 75 minute session options including but not limited to: life sciences, robotics, earth sciences, engineering, language arts, makerspaces and much more. Tuesday afternoon will be fun-filled with STEM experiences including a guided tour to Ft. Bridger, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, and the Jim Bridger Generating Station, to name a few.

The Share-A-Thon is an opportunity for teachers, students, business and industry partners to share their wares. These might be a STEM activity used in a classroom, opportunities in industry that could connect with the classroom or products and services that align with STEM education.

Information about the conference and registration can be found at:  https://edu.wyoming.gov/inside-the-wde/communications/news/2015-2/march/stem-2015/

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Superintendent Balow Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources

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Superintendent Balow testifies before the subcommittee

CHEYENNE – State Superintendent Jillian Balow testified today at a legislative hearing on the Certainty for States and Tribes Act held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, in Washington, D.C.

Balow said in a letter to the committee: “Since 2003, Wyoming has spent more than $3 billion from federal mineral royalties, taxes, and fees for school construction or renovation, improving the educational environment for over 100 schools and touching each one of Wyoming’s counties… In addition, approximately twenty five percent of our school operational budgets rely directly on federal mineral royalties… Wyoming is not alone in facing budget shortfalls for education and other essential government services due to the current downturn in energy production. States across the country, and particularly in the West, are being forced to make difficult decisions about budgets.

“Reinstating the Royalty Policy Committee is one straight-forward, common sense way to improve communication between States and the Federal Government. In addition, through the creation of the State and Tribal Resources Board, those states and tribes most dependent on royalty revenue from oil, gas, and coal will be provided greater opportunity to report on the impact of changes to royalty policy and be allowed additional time, if needed, to prepare for any reductions to critical services, including education funding.”

H.R. 5259, the Certainty for States and Tribes Act, would reconstitute the Department of
the Interior’s Royalty Policy Committee, which was established in 1995 to advise the Secretary on royalty management issues, as well as other mineral-related policies. In addition, the bill would create a “State and Tribal Resources Board” to assess the economic impact of proposed policies and regulatory changes on state and tribal budgets and governmental services, which are often supported by revenues from mineral production. The bill is intended to create an open and transparent process to ensure a fair return to the American taxpayer and to ensure that states relying on proceeds from federal land are treated fairly.

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Standards Revisions Enter Final Public Comment Period

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CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education is now taking public comment on Chapter 10 Rules on Wyoming Content and Performance Standards. Proposed revisions include Science Standards and K-1 English Language Arts Extended Standards.

The proposed 2016 Wyoming Science Standards and K-1 ELA Extended Standards are available here.

Public comment can be submitted through August 12, 2016 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SYe7ETc12tF7IeOpioLe9Fjq39R1Ywm9cnvxpUJnuSk/viewform

The Wyoming State Board of Education voted to collect official public comment on May 20, 2016. The Governor’s Office gave approval to proceed on June 2, 2016. Public comment will be presented to the Board and the Governor for their review while they consider final adoption of the standards this fall. All public comments will be posted on the Secretary of State’s website.

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