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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Order has been restored in Wyoming K-12 education during state schools Superintendent Jillian Balow's first year, officials involved with state education say.
In January 2015, Balow replaced former Superintendent Cindy Hill, whose four-year term was marred by acrimony, court battles and disarray within the Wyoming Department of Education.
Balow won the 2014 election for the office, while Hill lost in the Republican primary for governor.
Wyoming Association of School Administrators President Jay Curtis says school district administrators across the state have noticed positive changes in the department since Balow took over.
Balow says the agency is operating better and she's been working to rebuild relationships between the department and others.
Currently, Balow is watching to see what the state's budget shortfall will mean for education funding.
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