The legislature’s interim Education Committee failed to pass a draft bill that would have created a statewide mental health policy for K-12 schools.
Education
The Wyoming Legislature’s budget session ends on closing day with unified budget
The budget now awaits a signature from Gov. Gordon, with funding for Teton County schools and the future of the Kelly Parcel hanging in the balance.
Report: Lack of child care in Wyoming threatens viability of rural communities
Child care facilities tend to be small businesses that pay low wages, impacting both children and parents around the state.
Leader of Teton Science Schools steps down
CEO Shawn Kelly says he’s leaving to deal with a family emergency, as the school grapples with staff retention.
Wyoming’s child care industry could get a $15 million boost
One Teton County provider says the money would help cover rising rent costs — though it’s still a long way off.
Teton Valley school district considering four-day weeks — and they’re not alone
Shorter weeks are becoming more popular nationwide and in states across the Mountain West as schools struggle to retain teachers.
School year kicks off with bus driver shortage in Teton County
Fewer drivers could mean limiting field trips and travel for sports.
Wyoming lawmakers leave ‘don’t say gay’ language behind
Controversial language, which drew a large crowd to the Cheyenne meeting, didn’t align with the Joint Education Committee’s interim priorities, contributing to its demise.
‘A dying art’: East Coast students learn how to preserve historic buildings in the Tetons
The high schoolers came from New York City to learn traditional woodworking and masonry at the national park.
