Here we are, the 2016 Legislative (Budget) Session. The session will run from February 8th to March 4th, 2016. The good news is, so far, as of February 7th, 2016, this session does not appear to be “Educationpolooza” in the legislature. But that doesn’t mean there are not bills that […]
Activism
No matter what your thoughts on Wyoming’s schools being “Gun Free Zones” are, you won’t be able to voice them at the upcoming “Special Meeting” the Park County School Districts will be holding tomorrow, Jan 6th, 2016. Originally we were not going to write about this meeting, since Wyoming Freedom […]
Park County School Board To Hold Meeting Sans Public Comment
Wyoming Freedom in Education is a battle born organization. WFE was born as a result of Common Core, our purpose: To Stop Common Core in Wyoming! But Common Core wasn’t the only educational issue plaguing Wyoming at the time. By the end of our first year as an organization, we […]
It is Time for an Education Revolution!
In 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was born, and dressed up in a pretty package [think Trojan horse], to make sure that children with disabilities were given a fair shot at the best education they could get… You may have heard of IDEA and its “partner in […]
Gestapo in Dubois? Fremont School District #2’s Hunt for Children
Yet again! Another School District is asking for addition information beyond what the state statutes clearly explain is to be reported in the annual curriculum submissions. State Statute 21-4-101(a) section (vi) “Basic academic educational program” is one that provides a sequentially progressive curriculum of fundamental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, […]
Erroneous Data-Mining Strikes again in Bighorn County!
This weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time with political rock stars from the local, state, and national level from all over the country. One of those national rock stars was, US Congressman Thomas Massie. Congressman Massie and I talked about the issues that are important to you […]
The Liberty Bell is Ringing, Will You Answer the Call?
Common Core State Standards. Next Generation Science Standards. Invasive High Stakes Standardized Testing. The public education system is under a full scale attack fueled by enticements and candy-coated promises –and the strings attached to them. But the public schools are not alone. Your last option for true educational freedom is […]
Call to ACTION: Educational Parental Rights Under Siege
Many homeschool families across the state are receiving annual curriculum report letters containing forms from their local school districts. Many districts across Wyoming have resorted to asking questions beyond what is legally required of homeschool families. For example, Park County #1 is requesting addition data in regards to your curriculum […]
Beware of Data-Mining on Erroneous Annual Curriculum Report
Freedom and Education, you can’t have one without the other. And that is exactly why Wyoming Freedom in Education exists. In Wyoming, we still have the freedom to choose which educational experience we want our children to have. But what are those choices, and how as parents can we decide […]
You Have Educational Choices – Here are the Pros and ...
This year’s Homeschoolers of Wyoming Convention was held in Powell, WY. The key note speakers were Mr Andrew Pudewa from Institute for Excellence in Writing and Attorney Mr David Gibbs, President for The National Center for Life & Liberty. The NCLL features a specific branch of it’s organization called Center […]