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Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter in response to the article headlined, “WWCC leaders to select 15 to layoff” published in the January 27, 2021 edition of the Green River Star. I was misrepresented regarding my concerns about the upcoming layoffs at Western and would like to clarify what I brought up at the board meeting.
I am a former employee of more than 12 years at Western Wyoming Community College. I resigned from my position in December 2020. I had a wonderful career and loved the work we did. However, after assessing some things I realized it was time to move on.
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SWEETWATER COUNTY The students who are in school now will be the leaders of society during the 2045-2075 time frame. Looking ahead to the year 2050 locally, community and government leaders see changes coming to the educational system and the county.
What officials do not see in Sweetwater County’s future is Green River and Rock Springs expanding enough to become one big city. Some see trona still playing a huge role in Sweetwater County’s economic future.
Education Back to the future
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 (SCSD No. 2) Superintendent Craig Barringer said his expectation for 2050 is that the early grades, K-6, will remain with essentially the same curriculum as at present, since students need the basics in reading, writing, math and science. Pre-school will likely become more information-oriented, though. Moreover, Barringer said grades 7-12 are likely going to see some changes, with students having to learn and absorb more than is the case at present.