Education News Roundup: March 5, 2013

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In today’s ENR: Education backpack bill advances. So does the early education reading bill. The bill to raise taxes for education, however, does not. How helpful is CTE in keeping boys in school? Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for March 5. . . . → Read More

Computer Adaptive Testing Meetings

"1-1 Lapton Orientation, Gr. 6" by Worcester Academy/CC/flickr

The Utah State Office of Education (USOE) will have regional meetings to provide updated information and respond to questions about the new computer adaptive assessment system that will be implemented in the spring of 2014. . . . → Read More

Education News Roundup: Feb. 27, 2013

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In today’s ENR: D-News looks at Sen. Stephenson’s Student-Centered Learning Pilot Program. Sen. Reid’s education task force bill moves on to the House. Longtime activist and new Salt Lake District Board Member Michael Clara is raising some questions. Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for Feb. 27. . . . → Read More

State Board’s Legislative Meeting

Utah State Board of Education Seal

The Utah State Board of Education will hold a legislative meeting on Feb.28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Utah State Office of Education. Items on the agenda include: Budget projections and review of education related bills such as SB243 Bullying and Hazing Amendments. . . . → Read More

Education News Roundup: Feb. 26, 2013

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In today’s ENR: Class cap crashes; cause: cash (ENR always wanted to write a NY Daily Newsesque headline). Legislature continues to push federal land transfer. Provo Herald looks at Prosperity 2020. Timpview High team wins Verizon Innovative App Challenge. How expensive are high school dropouts? Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for Feb. 26. . . . → Read More

Seeking New USDB Leader

Utah State Board of Education Seal

We are looking for applicants and nominations for the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind State Superintendent position. Please see the official announcement for details on qualifications and requirements. Help us spread the word. . . . → Read More

Education News Roundup: Feb. 25, 2013

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In today’s ENR: Latest revenue projections are out today. But what will sequestration mean for the budget picture? House set to discuss class size reduction bill. Trib looks at Utah’s newest charters schools. And WSU Signpost at one that’s opening this fall. State Board Chair Roberts discusses Promises to Keep. Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for Feb. 25. . . . → Read More

Utah Legislative Roundup: Week 4

Utah State Capitol

Here’s a quick update on what happened this week with education-related bills. On Thursday the Utah State Board of Education voted to support: . . . → Read More

UPPAC Q&A: Utah Gun Laws

Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission Q & A

The Utah State Office of Education’s legal team answers your questions about Utah’s public education system here on Fridays. This question and answer is from a discussion with district superintendents and student services directors about teachers’, employees’ and school visitors’ rights to have guns on school property. The answers are specific to Utah law. . . . → Read More