‘Wyoming’s Future of Learning’ Collaborative Launches Second Round of Pilot Programs

Wyoming’s Future of Learning collaborative is accepting applications from school districts for the second round of a pilot project to reimagine K-12 education through competency based learning. This opportunity will expand the reach of the initial RIDE pilot program currently underway in nine Wyoming school districts by adding seven additional districts for the 2024-25 school year. Wyoming’s Future of Learning collaborative includes Governor Mark Gordon, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), the State Board of Education (SBE), the University of Wyoming College of Education, the Community Colleges and the Wyoming Association of School Administrators.

Gordon’s Office and the Wyoming Department of Education issued a joint media release where Superintendent Degenfelder said this pilot is an important step in shifting our education system from its current one-size fits all model and with competency based learning, students can learn at their own pace and pursue more individualized education pathways. Governor Gordon said there continues to be so much potential with this partnership and through these pilots they are learning about what educators need to ensure that Wyoming’s education system is not just better than today, but is able to emerge through this work as one of the best at serving students and families in the United States. Applications will be due February 16 and selected districts will be announced in early March.