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Nebraska education organization survey: 1 in 3 teachers ready to quit

Nebraska education organization survey: 1 in 3 teachers ready to quit

Posted Date: 12/10/2021

Nebraska education organization survey: 1 in 3 teachers ready to quit LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A troubling new survey from the Nebraska State Education Association says schools across the state are . . .

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No More Sandwich of Shame: First Lady, Donors Wipe Out Wyoming’s School Lunch Debt

No More Sandwich of Shame: First Lady, Donors Wipe Out Wyoming’s School Lunch Debt

Posted Date: 12/03/2021

No More Sandwich of Shame: First Lady, Donors Wipe Out Wyoming’s School Lunch Debt Through the work of first lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative and some generous donors from around the . . .

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School Districts, State Asking For Dismissal Of Mask Mandate Lawsuit

School Districts, State Asking For Dismissal Of Mask Mandate Lawsuit

Posted Date: 12/03/2021

School Districts, State Asking For Dismissal Of Mask Mandate Lawsuit At least two school districts and the Wyoming Department of Health have asked a U.S. District Court to dismiss a lawsuit that . . .

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Northwest WILN Presenation at WSBA

Northwest WILN Presenation at WSBA

Posted Date: 11/22/2021

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America's teacher shortage will outlast the pandemic

America's teacher shortage will outlast the pandemic

Posted Date: 11/22/2021

The pandemic triggered a teacher exodus, and the shortage of instructors is still squeezing America's schools. The big picture: Demand for teachers is drastically outpacing supply. Many teachers . . .

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Teacher shortages in rural schools focus of ongoing work at Montana State University

Posted Date: 11/22/2021

Teacher shortages in rural school districts remain a key focus of work for the Montana University System, Office of Public Instruction, and the state Legislature. A series of programs at Montana . . .

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Wyoming middle school to honor vets with new monument

Wyoming middle school to honor vets with new monument

Posted Date: 11/08/2021

Wyoming middle school to honor vets with new monument Tongue River Middle School raised the funds to honor the vets. Please click here for an article by Q2 News out of . . .

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Bus driver subs lacking, SCSD1 at 'breaking point'

Bus driver subs lacking, SCSD1 at 'breaking point'

Posted Date: 10/21/2021

Bus driver subs lacking, SCSD1 at 'breaking point' Wyoming School Districts are feeling the strain on the availability of hiring and retaining bus drivers, and Sheridan #1 is no different. Please . . .

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Gordon Reiterates No Mask Mandate; Local Control Best Option

Gordon Reiterates No Mask Mandate; Local Control Best Option

Posted Date: 09/02/2021

Gordon Reiterates No Mask Mandate; Local Control Best Option Local government officials are the best leaders when it comes to making decisions about the coronavirus in Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon . . .

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Carbon County Superintendent Warns Of Mask Mandate If COVID Cases Continue Increasing

Carbon County Superintendent Warns Of Mask Mandate If COVID Cases Continue Increasing

Posted Date: 09/01/2021

Carbon County Superintendent Warns Of Mask Mandate If COVID Cases Continue Increasing The superintendent for Rawlins schools is warning parents that if coronavirus cases continue to increase within . . .

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Bus Driver Shortages are Latest Challenge Hitting US Schools

Bus Driver Shortages are Latest Challenge Hitting US Schools

Posted Date: 08/24/2021

Bus Driver Shortages are Latest Challenge Hitting US Schools This article from AP News discusses the driver shortage that the nation is facing. This is no different in Wyoming as we continually . . .

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As school year approaches, families urge LCSD1 Board of Trustees to listen to concerns

As school year approaches, families urge LCSD1 Board of Trustees to listen to concerns

Posted Date: 08/20/2021

As school year approaches, families urge LCSD1 Board of Trustees to listen to concerns CHEYENNE – Anger, frustration and fear ran high during the Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees . . .

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Doug Hazen: WASA Master Typer

Doug Hazen: WASA Master Typer

Posted Date: 08/13/2021

Doug Hazen: WASA Master Typer A couple of weeks ago, WASA hosted a virtual typing challenge for members and sponsors. We had 8 participants in the challenge, but only one winner! Doug Hazen . . .

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WASA Well Represented at UW Law Conference

WASA Well Represented at UW Law Conference

Posted Date: 08/10/2021

WASA Well Represented at UW Law Conference This past weekend, August 5-6, numerous educational professionals gathered at the University of Wyoming in the Rochelle Gateway Center to grow as . . .

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Wyoming vies for federal money to launch teletherapy program in select school districts

Wyoming vies for federal money to launch teletherapy program in select school districts

Posted Date: 08/03/2021

Wyoming vies for federal money to launch teletherapy program in select school districts If all goes as planned, three Wyoming school districts will soon have the means to establish virtual mental . . .

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