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Colleges Plan for Virus Testing, but Strategies Vary Widely

Cornell and Yale University researchers say that without widespread testing, COVID-19 could be spread by infected students who don't show symptoms. Continue reading…

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Where Does Wyoming's School System Rank in the Nation?

As the school year for fall 2020 approaches, there's many things that are still being discussed throughout the nation, especially involving the issue of Covid-19. But aside from those discussions,...

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Colorado State University Voluntarily Pauses Football Activities

The pandemic has caused another delay. Continue reading…

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ENTER TO WIN: Wyoming Letters About Literature Contest

Contest deadline is Jan 9th Continue reading…

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On Parkland Anniversary, Biden Calls for Tougher Gun Laws

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset across the state. Continue reading…

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Former St. Anthony School Parents Want Answers About Abuse, Shaming

Some sources declined to go on the record, saying they feared for retaliation against themselves and/or their children. Continue reading…

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See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years

While the nutritional aspect of cafeteria meals may have been lost over the last century or so, the belief that a full stomach is an important part of a person's success has remained intact. Continue...

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Wyoming Ranked 2nd for Best Community Colleges in the Country

There are many excellent reasons why Wyoming is a great place to live, but now there is one more which involves higher education. Continue reading…

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Today Is The First Day Of School In Cheyenne-Area Schools

Motorists are being reminded to obey traffic laws in school zones, and Cheyenne Police are expected to be paying special attention to traffic near schools. Continue reading…

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Bus Driver Shortages Are Latest Challenge Hitting US Schools

A shortage of bus drivers is complicating the start of a new school year already facing a surge in COVID-19 cases and conflicts over masks Continue reading…

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Attorney Criticizes Casper Police for School Arrest

McPheeters says police tried multiple times without success to arrest Holbrook at his house. Continue reading…

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Rawlins Student Takes Gun to School; No Direct Threat Made

The lockdown was subsequently lifted and normal school activities resumed. Continue reading…

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Skills You Should’ve Learned To Earn A Wyoming High School Diploma

You spend the first 18 years of your life being taught how to do things which includes going to school and graduating. Some go on to further that education by going to college or a trade school. But...

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Student Suspension, Expulsion Review Clears Wyoming Senate

Expulsion or suspension longer than 10 days would require a formal hearing. Continue reading…

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Developing: 2 in Custody in Colorado School Shooting

Authorities say a shooting at a suburban Denver school has injured two people. Continue reading…

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Students Used 2 Handguns in Colorado Shooting

Spurlock said three were intensive care. Continue reading…

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Illinois Joins Colorado To Mandate LGBT History For K-12 Students

Colorado is one of four states to make LGBT history required curriculum in K-12 public schools. Now, Illinois has joined Colorado, California and New Jersey to mandate the study of contributions made...

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Wyoming Issues Security Survey to Gauge School Safety Plans

She says threat plans and related training programs can vary widely between school districts. Continue reading…

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Hearing to Move Wyoming School Gun Case to Juvenile Court

His attorneys argue he was charged too harshly. Continue reading…

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Campbell County District Moves Forward With Armed Staff Policy

Officials say it will take at least two months to come up with a policy that will then be presented to the school board for a final decision. Continue reading…

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UPDATE: 3 Injured in California School Shooting

Saugus High School and other schools in the area have been locked down. Continue reading…

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API Donation Wipes Out Lunch Debt in Natrona County School District

The API donates to roughly 30-35 charities in and around Casper, according to Board Co-Chair Jason Boe of Eighty-Eight Oil, LLC. Continue reading…

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Trustees Advance Plan to Arm Educators in Wyoming District

Officials say the board of trustees is expected to approve the measure in a final reading after three public hearings. Continue reading…

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Federal Government Delays Changes in Rural School Funding

They said late Wednesday the department has decided to put off the changes for at least a year. Continue reading…

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History, Geography Scores Dip on Nation’s Report Card

Lower-performing students lost more ground than middle- and higher-performing students. Continue reading…

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Tiny Montana School to be Among First in US to Reopen

Very few other Montana schools are taking the option of reopening on Thursday. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Teen Gets up to 20 Years for Bringing Guns to School

The weapons were peacefully taken away. Continue reading…

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President Pushes State, Local Leaders to Reopen Schools in Fall

But the bright outlook was met with skepticism from some outside the White House. Continue reading…

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Millions of Kids Told Full Return to School in Fall Unlikely

Texas gave public schools permission to stay closed well into the fall. Continue reading…

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Facing Uncertain Fall, Schools Make Flexible Reopening Plans

The Parkway district in suburban St. Louis, for instance, spent the summer break crafting flexible reopening plans. Continue reading…

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Guidance for Masks in Schools Varies Widely Across US States

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — School districts that plan to reopen classrooms in the fall are wrestling with whether to require teachers and students to wear face mask. The issue has divided urban and rural...

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Wyoming School District: K-12 Students Should Practice With Masks Before...

When classes resume Aug. 18, students and staff with the district will have to wear masks in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. Continue reading…

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Bullet Grazed Border Patrol Agent’s Head During School Shooting [PHOTOS]

A Border Patrol Agent is being credited for running into Robb Elementary School this week while an 18-year-old, who was armed with AR-15, was shooting kids and teachers. Continue reading…

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Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne Hosting ‘Back to School Bash!’

Don't look now, but we are at about the midpoint of July. And while it is true that we still have almost half of our summer to go before school starts up again, it's never too early to help those in...

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Governor Signs Wyoming School Choice Into Law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the state’s first school choice program into law. Continue reading…

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