education policy

The “Ban on cell phone use in schools” act aims to limit student phone usage during class time. The bill, supported by some educators, seeks to reduce distractions and cyberbullying, while opponents argue it undermines local control and could impact student safety.

The Education Commission of the States is a national nonpartisan organization with a stated goal to help create effective education policy in states. Gov. Mark Gordon will chair the organization for two years starting in July 2025.

Megan Degenfelder was in Washington and Cheyenne, addressing the nationwide controversy regarding school libraries.

The Wyoming Legislature has passed a bill banning trans girls and women from competing in high school and middle school sports.

Wyoming's "Don't Say Gay" bill has failed this session, having missed a key deadline Friday evening.

A bill banning transgender girls and women from female high school sports is one step closer to becoming law, advancing out of its second committee.

Former Wyoming Department of Education official Megan Degenfelder has won the Republican primary against Wyoming’s acting Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schoeder, even though former President Trump endorsed Schroeder. The race was tight after polls closed but then Degenfelder pulled ahead as votes rolled in.

The Reverend Debra W. Haffner is executive director of the Religious Institute, a multifaith, nonprofit organization dedicated to sexual health, education…

An effort to better coordinate early childhood education is underway in the Wyoming legislature. It’s part of policymakers’ efforts to streamline funding…

This school year will be marked by transition for Wyoming educators as they adjust to reduced budgets, new federal policies, and new accountability…