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Wyoming Education News

For readers in Wyoming, this page covers state learning institutions, school funding, policy changes, test scores and learning outcomes. Reporting explores the various systems that shape how knowledge is delivered across the state.

Harshman Wins Wyoming Superintendent Race

Harshman Wins Wyoming Superintendent Race

Republican state legislator Steve Harshman defeated Democrat Ana Cordova to become Wyoming's superintendent of public instruction.

Live Poll

Do you think your local schools are getting better or worse?


Administration

Administration

Wyoming Gains Federal Education Flexibility Authority

The U.S. Department of Education granted the state new waiver powers for federal spending programs.


Scholarships

Live Poll

Should states provide public funding to help families cover the cost of private school tuition?

Scholarships

Wyoming Opens 89 Education Savings Account Spots

The state program provides qualified families with $7,000 per year for non-public educational expenses.

Wyoming Opens 89 Education Savings Account Spots

Financial Aid

Live Poll

Do you believe public colleges in your area make it easy for students to transfer credits?

Financial Aid

Wyoming Schools Gather for Articulation Summit

Representatives from across the state met to streamline course transfer processes for higher education students.

Wyoming Schools Gather for Articulation Summit

Primary Education

Live Poll

Do you think your local schools are getting better at teaching students?

Primary Education

Wyoming Test Scores Rise in Math and English

Statewide results from the 2025-26 WY-TOPP and WY-ALT assessments show gains across English Language Arts, mathematics and science over four school years.

Wyoming Test Scores Rise in Math and English

College Applications

Live Poll

Should private organizations be required to obtain member consent before changing fundamental membership policies?

College Applications

Sorority Alumnae Appealed Dismissed Lawsuit

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments regarding the admission of a transgender member.

Sorority Alumnae Appealed Dismissed Lawsuit

More in Education

This section follows legislative funding debates, curriculum adjustments, classroom technology implementation and performance measurement. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where small school systems operate. Educational policy in Wyoming often hinges on the unique geographical challenges of delivering services to sparse populations. Workforce preparation and changing enrollment numbers are the two factors that define the majority of the current discussion.