RIDE
The leader of the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, Dean of the College of Education Scott Thomas, presented UW’s Board of Trustees with a realistic view of the teacher labor market crisis confronting the state and nation. He also mapped a process for “revolutionizing teacher preparation” and bringing professional development to educators in ways…
As a starting point for a rigorous examination of the current K-12 standards, the Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) recently convened critical stakeholders from across the state to conduct an audit in math and science content areas. At its October meeting, the board approved a resolution to address the load of state standards. The…
Personalizing students’ educational experiences and offering rigorous pathways to the workforce for all students are critical recommendations in the final report released by Governor Mark Gordon’s education advisory group. The final report released today comes after the Governor’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group surveyed more than 7000 stakeholders and held…
Governor Mark Gordon, who easily won his primary election this August, recently launched an education initiative, which has completed its statewide listening sessions and is currently preparing a series of policy recommendations. Capitalizing on the momentum of a statewide survey that garnered “in excess of 7,000 responses,” the Governor’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of…
Education in Wyoming is under the microscope, as both the Wyoming Department of Education and the Governor’s Office seek to improve standards and quality. In 2021, Wyoming was ranked 19th on the list of the best public schools in the United States. Public schools benefit from public input, which is being sought by two state…
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