Signing of Student Safety Bills

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Cyprus High School students and staff welcomed Gov. Gary Herbert and Utah legislators Friday for a discussion on youth suicide prevention and a ceremonial signing of bills dealing with student safety. . . . → Read More

Vote for Maggie!

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Maggie, a seventh grade science teacher at Sand Ridge Junior High in Roy, “Vants to Teach You About Blood” and win $5000 for her school. . . . → Read More

Parents and Utah Core Standards

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Are you a parent wondering what the new Utah Core Standards will mean for you? Here is some information you should know. . . . → Read More

Computer Adaptive Testing Meetings

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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

Utah Legislature, Week 5

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Here’s an update of some of the education-related bills discussed and debated during week five of the 2013 Utah legislative session. . . . → Read More

Bullying Prevention Assembly

LtoR: Ray Timothy, Nick Vujicic, and Gov. Gary Herbet

In this post Ray Timothy, CEO and Executive Director of the Utah Education Network, details the upcoming free assembly on the prevention of bullying and youth suicide. The presentation will be available to schools next week via the UEN’s Interactive Video Conferencing system. . . . → 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

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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