In this episode, we delve into the state of education in Wyoming with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder. As Wyoming navigates through its legislative session, focusing primarily on budgetary matters, Superintendent Degenfelder sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing education in the state.  During this insightful conversation, Su...

The school choice movement has gained momentum in recent years across the United States. This educational reform philosophy believes in empowering parents with the freedom to choose the best educational options for their children. While many states have embraced this concept, Wyoming has been painfully slow in adopting it. Let's explore why Wyoming...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we are joined by BJ Buchmann, headmaster of Cheyenne Classical Academy, along with Nick Kemp, board treasurer. Education choice is fast sweeping the nation; charter schools are a big part of that movement. Wyoming is significantly behind in education choice, and it's incredible to see a proud group of people cl...

On this episode of Liberty Talk your hosts Cassie and Mandy are joined by Jeremy Wayne Tate of the Classic Learning Test. Jeremy takes listeners on a journey through the ins and outs of classical education and what's really missing in today's educational practices. 

by Mandy Ludtke With children at home due to school closures, parents and teachers re-think educational access. You may have heard the terms "school choice" or "education choice." You may have passed these off, not realizing what they mean for you. You think to yourself, "When my children are in public school they are okay. Right? Our public school...

by Austin Hein Earlier this year, the American Federation for Children (AFC) released the results of a poll they conducted, testing the favorability of school choice programs. The poll showed that 78% of people polled support education savings account programs (ESA). This begs the question: if nearly four-fifths of people support ESAs, why hasn't W...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff Some citizens who have corresponded the Revenue Committee in opposition to tax hikes have been asked for input on where the state can make budget cuts. This is a welcome question, one that legislators have asked before. Before I respond to this request, I would like to point out that there is not exactly a vacuum wher...

Jarratt is the project manager for the Center for Transforming Education at the Heartland Institute. The Heartland Institute has been providing resources on issues like school choice since 1984. The Heartland Institute is one of the nation's most influential think tanks, producing very well regarded articles and policy measures conservative people ...

Robyn Bagley is well known in national education circles for her engaging speaking style and passion for school choice. Her long involvement in the school choice movement in Utah has given her hands-on experience with forming vibrant volunteer grassroots networks to help shape local and statewide governmental policies. Robyn's message empowers indi...

by Jessica Leach Are public charter schools any different from traditional public schools? Wyoming's top five performing schools, according to the Wyoming Department of Education State Growth and Achievement Report form the 2016-2017 school year are as follows: Snowy Range Academy, public charter school (Albany County #1): 87% proficiency in math a...