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CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced Tuesday the Wyoming Cowboy ChalleNGe Academy (WCCA) in Guernsey received its educational accreditation from AdvancEd, a national non-profit organization that accredits educational institutions based on standards of quality. Of all the National Guard-sponsored ChalleNGe programs, WCCA is the seventh academy to gain full accreditation. Credits students [...]

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced Tuesday the Wyoming Cowboy ChalleNGe Academy (WCCA) in Guernsey received its educational accreditation from AdvancedEd, a national non-profit organization that accredits educational institutions based on standards of quality. Of all the National Guard-sponsored ChalleNGe programs, WCCA is the seventh academy to gain full accreditation. Credits students [...]

CHEYENNE - A new partnership involving Wyoming community colleges, the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Education has set the stage for an increased level of information sharing aimed at improving the performance of the state’s education system. A new memorandum of understanding -- signed this week by presidents of each of the [...]

CHEYENNE - Results for the first administration of the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) are now available online. “WY-TOPP was a major shift and improvement for our schools,” said State Superintendent Jillian Balow. “We went from a paper and pencil, multiple-choice-only test that provided limited useful information to teachers, to an adaptable, interactive, online [...]

Dear Superintendents, It's moving day at the WDE! We are now located at 122 West 25th Street. This is the newly re-constructed east wing of the Herschler Building. WDE occupies the 2nd floor. Please stop by to see us, say hello, and take a tour! NOTE our new letterhead design and address beginning with this week's [...]

Dear Superintendents, We have a big week under our belts and a big week ahead: Stakeholder groups including the accreditation task force and Chapter 29 panel met separately this week to continue work on their respective projects. The involvement of education leaders and stakeholders in the most important policy decisions is critical. I say it [...]

CHEYENNE - Sara Reed, a kindergarten teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School in Campbell County School District #1, has been named Wyoming’s 2018 Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Jillian Balow says Mrs. Reed is the kind of teacher that every parent hopes is in their child’s classroom, “Mrs. Reed is a selfless teacher that puts [...]

Dear Superintendents, There will be no update from me next Friday. Memos will still be sent to superintendents on Fridayin advance of Monday's public release. I will be at the Women's Antelope Hunt in Ucross. Wyoming is embarking on so much work to improve teaching and learning for students. I am particularly encouraged by partnerships that impact policy where [...]

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) released school performance ratings today. The state accountability measure shows that the majority of Wyoming schools are Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, and the number of schools Not Meeting Expectations is dropping. “Schools are starting to make the progress they have been asked to make,” said State Superintendent [...]

Dear Superintendents, Thanks to our veterans, active duty military members, and families for their service today and every day! I hope you took an opportunity to participate in community events on this Veterans Day. We are celebrating ten years of the Hathaway Scholarship Program with Hathaway Day and other events this week and next. Last [...]

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is offering multiple ways for the public to give more input on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). A statewide listening tour and an online survey have been launched to continue stakeholder engagement on the implementation of ESSA in Wyoming. “This really is an effort to continue [...]

Dear Superintendents, The WDE continues to welcome new educators and subject matter experts into key positions—our team grows stronger every day! First, Shelley Hamel joins us as the new Director of School Support. She previously served as the Special Education Director in Douglas—her leadership is a mainstay in Wyoming education and we are fortunate to [...]