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Megan's Monthly Recap

JANUARY 2026

Connecting Industry & Education Cheyenne

Connecting Industry & Education Events Continue

Superintendent Megan Degenfelder continued her Connecting Industry & Education events across the state. She recently made important stops at Laramie County Community College and in Torrington, where she met with local businesses and community members to guide education priorities in Wyoming.

UW Showcase Highlights Career & Technical Education

Superintendent Megan Degenfelder spoke at the UW Trustees Education Initiative (TEI) CTE Showcase to celebrate educators, students, and partners from across the state who are champions of career and technical education.

 

 UW CTE Showcase
The Milken Educator Awardee from Wyoming receives a check.

Celebrating the Milken Educator Awardee

Congratulations to Laramie Middle School STEM teacher Garrid Halsey, who was named the recipient of a $25,000 Milken Educator Award!

Arp Elementary is Named a Purple Star School

Arp Elementary in Cheyenne has been named a Wyoming Purple Star School for its specialized support and resources for military families navigating school transitions and unique academic and social-emotional challenges.
People hold a banner to celebrate the Wyoming Purple Star School designation.
WDE Honors MLK Jr. at event in Cheyenne

The WDE Honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Several WDE employees joined Superintendent Megan Degenfelder at an event at The Depot in Cheyenne to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
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