Jeff Victor

Wyoming parents may now apply for private, charter and homeschooling vouchers from the state. The Wyoming Department of Education opened online applications Monday morning following court action this spring. In theory, Wyoming’s voucher program provides up to $7,000 a child to reimburse private school tuition or other charter or homeschooling costs. But, until now, the program has been paused.

Wyoming parents may now apply for private, charter and homeschooling vouchers from the state. The Wyoming Department of Education opened online applications Monday morning following court action this spring. In theory, Wyoming’s voucher program provides up to $7,000 a child to reimburse private school tuition or other charter or homeschooling costs. But, until now, the program has been paused.

University of Wyoming President Seidel wrapped up six years as UW’s president this week, making way for his successor, Shane Reeves, who assumed the presidency July 1. Seidel said his replacement will arrive at a university full of potential but that also faces challenges. “I just feel like we have a lot of momentum,” Seidel said.