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Students meeting with PLC group at Rawlins Middle School.

Lunch with District leadership in Carbon 1.

Post-lunch walk through Saratoga with Carbon 2 district leadership.

Touring Saratoga Junior Senior High School in Carbon 2.

🚌 We were on the ground in #CarbonCounty last week for round two of the #WyomingClassroomConnectionTours.

🙏 A special thank you to district personnel for welcoming us with open arms and showcasing everything you have to offer.

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The #WyomingClassroomConnectionsTour is back! Sponsored by #UWyo College of Ed, the WSUP, & Carbon County School Districts 1 & 2, this innovative two-day tour gives Education students a firsthand look at our public schools around the state.

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Superintendents urge lawmakers to boost teacher pay amid school funding rework The first draft proposes increased funding for counselors, nurses, school resource officers and tutors, while cutting more than 100 librarians across the state.

"Superintendents from around the state urged lawmakers to pay teachers more. The current model factors in summer vacation and treats the job as 75% of full time."

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2025-26 Wyoming MTSS Coaching Series - Wyoming Department of Education Self-paced

Are you leading or supporting MTSS at your school? This series is designed to build your capacity as a systems coach and strengthen MTSS implementation at your site.

📅 Session Dates:
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 20, 2025

Register here: bit.ly/3VjfWPX

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📚 Principal & School Team Training Series with MTSS 📚

Training Locations:
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#Rock Springs: bit.ly/4mGxaD2

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🧵✨ Don't miss the #Wyoming FCS Teacher Training happening Nov. 13–14, 2025 at #CentralWyomingCollege in Riverton. #UWyo students interested in FCS content areas are also welcome.

Learn more & register: bit.ly/4p4DkP4

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Wyoming MTSS Webinar Series: What is MTSS? Sept. 3, 2025 from 3:45-5:00PM and MTSS Key Process & Decision Points Sept. 10, 2025 from 3:45-5:00PM - Wyoming Department of Education Self-paced

📘 Don't miss the MTSS 101 Webinar Series – Foundational knowledge for anyone new to MTSS

What is MTSS? – Sept 3, 2025

MTSS Process & Key Decision Points – Sept 10, 2025

👉 Register Here: bit.ly/4mWCGRv

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Profiles in Wyoming Resilience Academics

The #UWyo Wallop Civic Engagement Program is looking for middle and high school teachers to partner with during the 2025–26 school year for the #Wyoming Youth Resilience Project.
Learn More: bit.ly/46tk9rj
Interested in joining? Email wallop@uwyo.edu

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🍂 The #WyomingTeacherMentorCorps will meet in Lander, Sept. 23–24 for the 4th annual Fall Retreat which will feature continued mentor skill development & presentations from Cohort 3. 🎓✨

Interested in attending? Contact Colby Gull at colby.gull@uwyo.edu.

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This #LaborDay, we honor the dedication, heart, and hard work of educators everywhere. 🍎✏️

To all the educators, support staff, and school leaders who give their all every day—thank you. Your work matters. Your impact lasts a lifetime.

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📚✨ That’s a wrap on summer break 2025! As we move into a new school year, we celebrate the exciting opportunities, innovative endeavors, and supportive resources across Wyoming’s #publiceducation community.

To all students, teachers, leaders, and staff: welcome back! 🏫

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☀️📚 Is it just us, or did summer fly by? 🎒🍎

It feels like we blinked—and now it’s time to sharpen pencils, pack backpacks, and head back to school!

To all students, teachers, leaders, and staff—welcome back!

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National Association for School-University Partnerships NASUP advances the education profession by providing leadership, advocacy, and support to create and sustain school-university partnerships such as Professional Development Schools to function as…

🚨 Deadline to register is tomorrow August 22!

Don't miss NASUP’s “Strategies for Effective Mentors” series — professional learning by teachers, for teachers.

Learn more & Register: bit.ly/4mTkPeo

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Column: As the school year begins, let’s celebrate the passion of Wyoming’s educators To our teachers, thank you for your tireless work and unwavering belief in what is possible. To our families, thank you for being our partners in learning. And to our

"Educators live and breathe their profession. They think about their students when they’re in the grocery store...They discuss policy and pedagogy at family gatherings. It’s not just a job. It’s part of who they are. " - Supt. Chase Christensen

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Native American Education Conference - Wyoming Department Of Education August 14, 2025 Rooted in Culture - Reaching for the Future The Native American Education Conference is aimed at assisting teachers of tribal youth, but it is open to all as many sessions address…

📣 Registration is still open for the FREE 2025 #NativeAmericanEducationConference!

This conference is designed to support teachers of tribal youth, but is open to ALL.

🔗 Register and Learn More: bit.ly/4jVKj9f

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307 Principal Leadership Academy Conference: Wyoming Administrators Empowering Wyoming Administrators Event Timing: August 5, 2025- 1:00PM-5:00PM and August 6, 2025-8:15AM to 4:00PM Event Address: University of Wyoming Union Center Contact us with any questions at beth.lougee@wyo.gov;…

Registration is still open for 2025 #307PrincipalLeadershipAcademyConference — a FREE two-day event designed by #Wyoming administrators, for Wyoming administrators!

🗓️ August 5 - 6, 2025
📍 University of Wyoming Union
🎓 Cost: FREE!
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UW ECHO in Education Learn more about UW ECHO in Education.

With #UWyo ECHO, provided by the #WyomingInstituteForDisabilities, educators gain access to an interdisciplinary network of experienced professionals for real-time coaching, discussion, & PD. Credits available.

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Profiles in Wyoming Resilience Academics

📣 Calling all Wyoming middle and high school teachers!

The #UWyo Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program is seeking educators to participate in the #WyomingYouthResilienceProject. Learn more: bit.ly/46tk9rj

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Wyoming TeacherCon: 250 Years of Legacy and Learning TeacherCon25: 250 Years of Legacy and Learning! Join Wyoming's first statewide conference for two days of transformative learning.

Join educators from across #Wyo on Aug. 4–5, 2025 at #UWyo for the first-ever statewide #teacherconference!

🎤 Inspiring keynotes
🧠 40+ breakout sessions
🎁 Swag, networking, and hands-on exhibits
🍽️ Meals + awards dinner
📚 PTSB credit
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/46XJCJp

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Wyoming Classroom Connections Tour Offered to UW Education Students April 10 University of Wyoming education students have the opportunity to visit public school buildings and classrooms next month as part of the Wyoming Classroom Connections Tour, which is sponsored by the…

The #WyomingClassroomConnectionsTour is on the road September 16-18 & will be touring 6 Partnership-member districts.The tours connect #UWyo ed students with #Wyo communities, showcase our #ruraleducation system, & inform students of #studentteaching options. Read more: bit.ly/4caDm1M

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District Residency Connections Fair Summary of the annual District Residency Connections Fair event.

The #DistrictResidencyConnectionsFair returns to the #UWyo campus on October 9. Partnership member districts and ed organizations are invited to attend. DRCF is designed to connect #UWyo education students with #Wyo public ed leaders about student teaching. Learn more: bit.ly/3FlfFI3

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Wyoming adults use this program to gain high school diplomas and work training. Its funding is in limbo. - WyoFile Community colleges and corrections department offer robust Adult Education programs to bolster workforce. Losing funding would be “absolutely devastating,” state director says.

"They are single moms seeking diplomas to better support their families. Homeschooled teenagers who realize they have significant learning gaps in math. Inmates who want to enter career training programs after prison."

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Summer isn't a wrap just yet. This month's edition is packed with important reminders and opportunities. Hoping you had a festive and celebratory July.

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UW Hosts Summer Mentor Institute for Fifth Cohort of Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps In late June, the University of Wyoming welcomed a new cohort of educators for its fifth annual Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps (WTMC) Summer Mentor Institute on the UW campus.

In late June, the University of Wyoming welcomed a new cohort of educators for its fifth annual #WyomingTeacherMentorCorps (WTMC) Summer Mentor Institute on the UW campus.

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UW’s Roberts Leads Group in Costa Rica Program Amy Roberts, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s School of Teacher Education, is one of the leaders of a group of 14 UW students, alumni and staff members on an eight-week Spanish…

Amy Roberts, associate professor in #UWyo’s School of Teacher Education, is co-leading an 8-week Spanish language and culture immersion in Monteverde, Costa Rica — thanks to a prestigious Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) grant!

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Work Study - Office Aide, Wyoming School University Partnership The assists and supports the WSUP Project Coordinator Sr. in general functions of the WSUP office.

📣 The Partnership is Hiring a Student Work Study Position!

Learn more about WSUP: bit.ly/3GFccob

📍#UWyo Main Campus
💰 $14/hour
📅 Flexible and student-friendly schedule
📝 Must be work-study eligible.
📄 Apply with a resume, cover letter, and 3 references.

🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/44qnnuc
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This Pinedale teacher’s approach is helping high school students fill reading gaps - WyoFile Faith Howard’s literacy lab classes helped older students make huge comprehension gains. Now she is working to spread the teaching method across Wyoming, where literacy has been a concern for years.

📚 Pinedale High School literacy specialist and English teacher, Faith Howard, is helping students gain confidence and catch up on key reading skills through a thoughtful, individualized approach.

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UW’s Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Receives Funding for Health Care Education The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), part of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wyoming, has been awarded funding from the Working for Inclusive and Transformative…

The #Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), part of the College of Health Sciences at the #UWyo, has been awarded funding to support the development of an asynchronous course, followed by a virtual symposium, during summer 2026.

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UW College of Education Celebrates Faculty and Student Awardees The University of Wyoming College of Education recently recognized the 2024-25 academic year recipients of the John P. “Jack” Ellbogen Dean’s Fund for Excellence Awards, the Mary Garland Early Career…

The #UWyo College of Education recently recognized the 2024-25 academic year recipients of the John P. “Jack” Ellbogen Dean’s Fund for Excellence Awards, the Mary Garland Early Career Fellowship & the Patricia McClurg Education Faculty Fellowship.

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Trump administration may cost Wyoming schools $24.5M by withholding federal funds - WyoFile Rural parts of state could be particularly hard hit due to lack of alternative resources, a teachers group says.

"Wyoming officials say the Cowboy State stands to lose more than $24.5 million after the Trump administration withheld more than $6 billion in funds supporting various education programs earlier this week." 🔗: bit.ly/44GyvSA

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