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  • Making the case for computer science

    Jillian Balow, Columnist|Feb 8, 2018

    All this talk of economic diversity in Wyoming - it's critical. And key to every conversation is education: How do we prepare and retain a workforce to keep our state strong for years to come? There is a bold answer that will lead more Wyoming students to higher education and prosperous career options: computer science. Computer science is not learning how to use a word processor or create a spreadsheet. Computer science is the foundation for every career of the future and includes programming,...

  • School funding top priority this session

    Jillian Balow, Columnist|Jan 6, 2017

    Funding crisis, billion dollar shortfall, district layoffs, and school finance litigation are phrases we have heard lately about education funding. Make no mistake-we face challenging times, but let us not fall to the temptation of hasty remedies and drastic measures. I am confident that we can and will find a methodical and strategic way for moving education forward in Wyoming. I have had encouraging conversations with policymakers, education professionals, and citizens about how to navigate this situation while maintaining the great progress...