January 31, 2024

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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Standards Reductions

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Department of Education seeks public comment on proposed standards for Math, Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, Health and Safety, and Fine & Performing Arts. Public comment can be submitted through online survey, virtual session, or written comment, by 11:59 p.m. on March 21. The public can attend a virtual public comment session to provide verbal input. The session will begin with an informational presentation, followed by the collection of comments. Attendees may join and exit at any time during the meeting.

?With an overall reduction of 69%, these standards represent a concerted effort to listen and respond to the needs of teachers, communities, and policymakers,? says State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder.

Join a Zoom Public Comment Session below.

• Tuesday, March 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. MST?
• Wednesday, March 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. MST?
• Thursday, March 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. MST?
• Friday, March 8 from 12 to 1 p.m. MST

The standards documents and proposed Chapter 10 Rules can be found at the links below:

• Ch. 10 Rules S&U v.
• Ch. 10 Rules Clean v.
• Ch. 10 Statement of Reasons.
• Proposed 2023 Science.
• Proposed 2023 Math.
• Proposed 2023 Computer Science.
• Proposed 2023 Physical Education.
• Proposed 2023 Health and Safety.
• Proposed 2023 Fine Arts and Performing Arts.

Send written comments to the address below or email to [email protected]:

Wyoming Department of Education
Attn: Barb Marquer
122 W. 25th Street, Suite E200
Cheyenne, WY 82002

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