education

As Wyoming reaches inflection point, humanities matter

Opinion

October 13, 2020 by Mark Jenkins 4 Comments

We’ve come to an economic and cultural crossroads and must decide what we want Wyoming to become, Mark Jenkins writes. The humanities teach us how to think critically about complex questions like these.

School + pandemic = high anxiety

Opinion

August 25, 2020 by Asta Bowen Leave a Comment

When the pandemic is over, writes retired teacher Asta Bowen, let’s look not only at what society needs from schools, but also at what the young truly need from us.

Schools stay connected with students during COVID-19 closures

March 31, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. Leave a Comment

Across the state, administrators, teachers and parents work to ensure students are connected during an extended schools shutdown.

Senate proposes business-heavy school-review committee

March 10, 2020 by Andrew Graham 2 Comments

The House and Senate are fighting about education’s budget — again — and the creation of an “advisory committee” has become the latest front.

Guns, schools and Wyoming communities divided

July 30, 2019 by Katie Klingsporn 14 Comments

In school districts around the state, proposals to arm teachers and staff spark contention