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 […]
Common Core
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!
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!
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 […]
Highlights from the Homeschoolers of Wyoming 2015 Convention
What do Common Core and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow’s (R) upcoming trip to China have in common? According to a Press Release from the Wyoming Department of Education, Mrs. Balow will: “travel with a U.S. Delegation of seven other State Superintendents to Shanghai, China for the U.S. – […]
Jillian Balow to Take Common Core Trip to Communist China
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead ( R ) has —not surprisingly— joined the pro Common Core advocacy group “Unicorns Are Not Real” that mocks those who oppose the Common Core State Standards. The group mainly consists of Republicans, even though the state and national Republican platforms* state that the party is […]
Gov. Mead Joins Group That Mocks Those Opposed to Common ...
Confession: I love “Doctor Who“, almost as much as my 6 year old daughter, who is definitely a “Whovian”. So what does “Doctor Who” have to do with education? Well, besides traveling back in time to visit historical people and witness historical events, “Doctor Who” shows us that one size […]