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Explicit Book in Lander High School Has Sparked Uproar — Here’s What's In It

A graphic book in the Lander Valley High School that teaches two genders is obsolete, and gives illustrated instructions on anal sex, and how to text nude photos, has sparked a school-board policy discussion slated for June 20.

Clair McFarland10 min read

State Rep. Ryan Berger, R-Evanston, is proposing the Legislature consider a bill that would allow undocumented residents who graduate from Wyoming high schools to be eligible for in-state tuition to state colleges.

Wyoming Republican Wants To Allow In-State College Tuition For Illegal Aliens

State Rep. Ryan Berger, R-Evanston, wants to explore the idea of letting undocumented immigrants receive in-state tuition at Wyoming’s higher education institutions.

Leo Wolfson6 min read

Cheyenne resident Marci Kindred, pictured here playing chess at the Wyoming Capitol during the 2023 legislative session, is forming a group to be an organized voice to fight efforts to ban and/or restrict controversial books and materials in Cheyenne school libraries.

Cheyenne Group To Fight Against Banning Controversial Books From School Libraries

Wyoming Families For Freedom wants to block a raft of policy changes the Laramie County School District 1 is considering to restrict access to certain books in its library system.

Leo Wolfson5 min read

U.S. House Votes To Kill Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

Two Democrats joined every Republican in the U.S. House on Wednesday to shut down President Biden's trillion-dollar student loan forgiveness plan, but the resolution now faces the Democrat-controlled Senate.

Clair McFarland3 min read

WEA Lawsuit Over School Funding Latest In 50-Year Fight To Define Wyoming’s Charge For ‘Adequate' And 'Equitable' Funding

Just how much money is required for “adequate” and "equitable" public school funding is a legal question that’s been litigated in Wyoming for more than 50 years, including an ongoing WEA lawsuit.

Leo Wolfson6 min read

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction told Cowboy State Daily that she wants school districts to be more transparent with parents.

As Wyoming's Top Educator, Degenfelder Wants More Transparency With Parents

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder says schools must be transparent and respect the rights of parents to raise their children to rebuild trust between parents and schools.

Clair McFarland6 min read

Arp Elementary School may be holding its last classes as it prepares to move into a vacant building next year pending a resolution to either upgrading or replacing its crumbling building.

Rodents, Sewage, Crumbling Walls: Cheyenne’s Arp Elementary Forced Into Makeshift Building Next Fall

Arp Elementary School has rodents, sewage problems and crumbling walls. It will move into an abandoned school building in Cheyenne in the fall, but whether the state will OK money to replace or upgrade the school is far from certain.

Leo Wolfson10 min read

Jackson Hole Classical Academy first graders show off their book choices through the Wyoming Reads program.

More Than 100,000 First Graders Given Free Books Through Wyoming Reads Over 25 Years

Giving every first grade student in the state their own book adds up, as the Wyoming Reads literacy program has given more than 100,000 books over 25 years.

Jake Nichols4 min read

University of Wyoming Out-Of-State Tuition Cheaper For Some Colorado Students Than To Stay Home

It’s makes sense that Colorado students make up a significant percentage of the University of Wyoming student body considering it costs less for some than in-state tuition at CSU or CU-Boulder.

Leo Wolfson5 min read

School Board Votes To Keep Controversial Meth And Sex Books In Casper High Schools

The Natrona County School Board voted to keep "Crank" and its sequels in the high school libraries, despite critics' claims the books glamorize meth use and teen sex.

Clair McFarland5 min read

Sweetwater County School District 1 board Chairperson Carol Jelaco responds to local residents during a marathon meeting Monday

Parents Grill Rock Springs School Board Over Gender Transition Lawsuit

Parents, grandparents and a state representative confronted the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 board Monday over a lawsuit alleging the district hid a student's gender transition from her parents.

Clair McFarland8 min read

As Scrutiny Grows, UW President Seidel Defends School’s Gender Studies Program

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel defends UW as it’s become a target for many conservatives in Wyoming with claims it embraces and promotes “woke” culture and curricula, as well as LGBTQ-friendly policies.

Leo Wolfson11 min read