'Wyoming COVID-19 & Education Town Hall' on Wake Up Wyoming 5/29

Wake Up Wyoming is hosting the next 'town hall' series as we address the various impacts of COVID-19 on Wyoming. Last program was a four-hour feature focusing on the economic impacts of the virus - packed with notable guests, including Governor Gordon, Representative Liz Cheney, Senator John Barrasso and other officials and experts – moderated by WUW host Glenn Woods, and News Director Nick Learned.

The May 29th town hall will focus on the impact the virus has had on education in Wyoming and what the future of schooling may look like. This edition's guests include:

WY Superintendent, Jillian Balow
Steve Hopkins/Tanya Southerland of NCSD (+ waiting on a selected teacher)
Suzanne Scott, Elementary Rep. for WY School Counselor Association
Stacy Kern, WY Delegate for WY School Psychology Association
Kathy Vetter, President of Wyoming Education Association
UW Acting President Neil Theobald
Frank Gambino
Cathy Holman
Governor Mark Gordon

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