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2023 Wyoming Milken Educator Award recipients walk the red carpet in L.A. - County 10 (Santa Monica, CA) — Welcome to sunny Los Angeles! The 2023 class of Milken Educator Award recipients were greeted by public fanfare as they touched down in Southern California last week for a national forum held at UCLA June 5-7. Hailing from across the country, these educators gathered for the f...

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Teachers Report Worse Pay and Well-Being Compared with Similar Working Adults America's teachers report working an average of 53 hours per week, compared with 44 hours for similar working adults. And only 36 percent said that their base pay was adequate, compared with 51 percent of counterparts in other professions.

To prevent private development on state land, Teton County closes in on recreation lease - WyoFile Residents laud proposal sending $2.6 million to Wyoming in exchange for keeping land open, shoring up some trails and removing invasive plants.

Warning label needed for social media, US Surgeon General says Dr. Vivek Murthy also called on parents and schools to create phone-free experiences for youth.

Federal judge blocks Title IX rule in 4 states The injunction against the rule protecting LGBTQ+ students comes as part of a Louisiana-led lawsuit — one of several against the regulations.

Dubois Boys & Girls Club member participated in Regional Leadership Competition - County 10 Boys & Girls Club of Dubois member Isabell Norris, who won the Wyoming state title in February representing 17,000 youth served in Boys & Girls Clubs in the state of Wyoming, competed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Southwest Regional Youth of the Year competition held in Dallas. The compet...

Kelly Walsh state welding champs heading to Atlanta for national competition CASPER, Wyo. — Sparks flew in Kelly Walsh High School/Pathways Innovation Center welding classes this past year, and they'll fly again when four welding

(PHOTOS) High art: NCHS art teachers make Mustang mural masterpiece CASPER, Wyo. — The soaring entrance to Natrona County High School still impresses even several years after the historic school's extensive remodel and

Pepper Rynio-Brandt Named SCSD No. 2 Teacher of the Year - SweetwaterNOW GREEN RIVER — Green River High School English teacher Pepper Rynio-Brandt was named the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Teacher of the Year at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night. Rynio-Brandt graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1989 with a degree in English Education, and....

Over 1K students raise, release trout through Wyoming Game and Fish | County 17 Animals Over 1K students raise, release trout through Wyoming Game and Fish By Ryan Lewallen|8 hours ago (Wyoming Game and Fish Department) GILLETTE, Wyo. — More than two dozen Wyoming schools participated in the Trout in the Classroom program through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, raising ...

Gannett Peak Elementary teacher recognized in Cheyenne as 'VFW Teacher of the Year' - County 10 (Cheyenne, WY) – Toni Hudson, a 2nd-grade teacher at Gannett Peak Elementary, was chosen as the Wyoming State winner of the VFW Teacher of the Year and was recently recognized at the VFW convention in Cheyenne. “I am so humbled!!” Toni shared with County 10 about receiving the award. “Of cou...

Wyoming’s Capitol open for extended summer hours - WyoFile The "People’s House" will be open Saturdays through Sept. 28.

How much should Wyoming pay for education? Ongoing trial could answer that. - WyoFile Wyoming Education Association and school districts allege the state is violating its constitution by underfunding education in trial underway in Cheyenne. WyoFile provides a case refresher.

#WhatsHappening: Dubois Kids' Fishing Day on June 8 - County 10 (Dubois, WY) – Head over to Pete’s Pond for Dubois Kid’s Fishing Day on Saturday, June 8. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. followed by fishing until 1 p.m. Those aged 14 and up must fish with a license, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Lunch will be provided by the Kiwanis...

Businesses see value in high school internship programs However, employers report that they struggle to fund internships and design appropriate workloads, a report from American Student Assistance finds.

A winding path: How a reservation school graduated its largest-ever class - WyoFile In their final year, Arapaho Charter High School seniors navigated academic frustrations, personal losses and hardships to reach diplomas. WyoFile followed a semester in the school to track their experiences.

(PHOTOS) Roosevelt seniors turn sights toward future at graduation CASPER, Wyo. — Sixty-seven Roosevelt High School seniors wrapped up their high school careers in style at Friday's graduation. The commencement speech was

(PHOTOS) Senior Mustangs close book on high school careers CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School's 2024 senior class of Mustangs bid adieu to high school on Friday night and set their sights on the future at

(PHOTOS) Midwest School sends off class of 2024, the 100th in school history CASPER, Wyo. — There was a time when Natrona County was among the largest oil producers in the world, and the epicenter of that boom was in the small town

(PHOTOS) Record number of grads march into future at KWHS commencement CASPER, Wyo. — The largest graduating class in Kelly Walsh High School's nearly 60-year history according to Principal Michael Britt marched into its

State prison fundraiser gifts $1.7K to Rawlins High School basketball teams CASPER, Wyo. — Commissary purchases at the Wyoming State Penitentiary were used to gift $1,740.30 to the Rawlins High School basketball teams, according

Do state assessments need an overhaul? A FutureEd report suggests the tests serve incompatible roles of informing accountability versus informing instruction and measuring individual progress.

Sally Ann Shurmur: Celebrating Two Of The Very Best Women Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "If you are lucky enough, call your Mom. Today. If you have a best friend, make time for them. Teach your kids to be good friends. The world needs more people with friends."

Riverton Volleyball Club goes national this season - County 10 (Riverton, WY)—Thanks to local sponsors and donors this season, the Riverton Volleyball Club (RVC) U18 team has been able to attend national tournaments for the first time. The team, comprised of players from Lander, Riverton, and Wind River, plays in tournaments, typically only across Wyoming. Th...

Picture perfect: Exhibit showcases work by NCHS photo students CASPER, Wyo. — A new gallery exhibit is showcasing the creative work by Natrona County High School photo students. The exhibit, installed this week by

School board approves parental rights policy | County 17 Community School board approves parental rights policy By Julianna Landis|14 hours ago The Campbell County School Board in discussion at a meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Julianna Landis/ County 17) GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Campbell County School Board approved a policy that outlines pa...

NCSD announces Summer Food Service Program over 2024 school break CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District posted a schedule for its Summer Food Service Program to feed children ages 18 and under through the

Riverton Summer Reading Kick-off Fair! - County 10 Get ready for the Riverton Branch Library Children’s Department Summer Reading Kickoff Fair! Join us for some fun and treats to kick off this year’s summer reading program. There will be so many great community organizations and groups represented at our fair; you definitely don’t want to miss...