Hearing shows gaps in ed department’s handling of records requests
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Thursday’s evidentiary hearing in a lawsuit concerning public records about an event hosted by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder revealed significant gaps in the Wyoming…
Candidates refine stances as race for education chief narrows
By Sophia Jeremias, WyoFile.com With one candidate dropping out and a faction of Republican support coalescing around another, the race for superintendent of public instruction is sharpening as Aug. 16 primary election approaches. The winning Republican primary candidate will face…
In a first for Wyoming, national endorsements shape down-ballot races
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Dan Dockstader has been around Wyoming’s political block between his 36 years at the Star Valley Independent, which he publishes, and his 16 years in the Wyoming Legislature,…
Potential schools file for charters
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Three potential Wyoming schools have applied for charters now. Prairie View Community School in Chugwater, Wyoming Classical Academy Charter School in Mills and Cheyenne Classical Academy Charter School…
Teacher apprenticeships: Department of Education rethinking how teachers trained
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A Wyoming Department of Education initiative changing the way teachers are educated and trained could be coming soon to a school district near you. During a Wyoming State…
New superintendent backs trans athlete bill
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Newly-appointed State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder said he considers transgender identities a symptom of societal issues, as he spoke Monday in support of the Fairness in…
Governor Gordon Appoints Brian Schroeder Superintendent of Public Instruction
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned January 16 to become Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute…