Public school teachers and the state they work for are waiting on a ruling in the lawsuit between them. A revamp of the school funding model continues in the meantime.
About Jeff Victor | Wyoming Public Media
Jeff is a part-time reporter for Wyoming Public Media, as well as the owner and editor of the Laramie Reporter, a free online news source providing in-depth and investigative coverage of local events and trends. His work has also appeared in the Laramie Boomerang and WyoFile.
Interning as a science reporter with WPM during the summer of 2019, Jeff was promoted to his current position while finishing his master’s degree at University of Wyoming. In a former life as a Laramie Boomerang reporter, he was awarded six Pacemakers for his coverage of the university and Laramie culture. In his free time, Jeff laments the loss of his left kidney, drowning that sorrow with books about science, mead made locally, and far too many podcasts. His cat, Ramona, is far more interesting.
He specializes in political and science reporting, and enjoys afflicting the comfortable.
Recent Stories by Jeff Victor | Wyoming Public Media
Literacy bill aims to identify dyslexia and promote science of reading
A sweeping bill aimed at improving literacy education in Wyoming schools got the greenlight from the state’s education committee last week.
State education leaders announce literacy push
Education leaders in Wyoming announced they’re aiming to boost reading proficiency with new trainings, new legislation and a new $24 million federal grant.
Lawmakers advance bill banning ‘sexually explicit’ books in school libraries
The bill sets a definition for “sexually explicit” and would restrict those same books in public libraries.
Superintendents urge lawmakers to boost teacher pay amid school funding rework
Significant details, like teacher salaries and target class sizes, are still up in the air.
Court allows school voucher suit to proceed and rules parents have standing
That program provides up to $7,000 in state funds that a family can use at private or charter schools or for homeschooling. It’s open to all families regardless of income.
Wyoming schools superintendent says voucher lawsuit hurts ‘innocent families’
Degenfelder said she’s seen no evidence that any school in Wyoming refuses to admit LGBTQ+ youth.
Judge pauses state-funded school vouchers amid court challenge
Laramie County District Court Judge Peter Froelicher issued a temporary injunction Friday, June 27.
