2013 Legislative Funding Highlights

Utah State Capitol

Wondering how Utah’s public education did in the 2013 general legislative session? Here are this year’s fiscal highlights and a link to the Public Education Summary. . . . → 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

Education News Roundup: Feb. 21, 2013

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In today’s headlines: Gov. Herbert uses PTA day on the Hill to tout education. Senate Ed Committee recommends confirming Heather Groom as the newest member of the Utah State Board of Education. STEM bill stalls in committee. Anyone looking for a new job (say, superintendency) in Cedar City? Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for Feb. 21. . . . → Read More

Mid-Week Status of Education Bills

Field trip to the Utah Capitol

Check the status of some of the education-related bills the Utah State Office of Education is tracking. You can find a complete list of bills along with other information in our Law and Legislation page. http://www.schools.utah.gov/law/Legislative-Session.aspx . . . → Read More

USBE February Meeting Summary

Utah State Board of Education Seal

On Friday’s Utah State Board of Education monthly meeting: Began the process for gathering public opinion on proposed changes to Utah’s high school graduation requirements. Reviewed an annual report on the School Trust and asked to have a task force formed to study the trust’s investment structure. Supported seven bills now before the Utah Legislature while opposing three other measures. . . . → Read More

Utah 2013 Legislative Session, Week 1

Field trip to the Utah Capitol

Here’s a status summary of some of the public education-related bills discussed in the first week of the 2013 session of the Utah State Legislature. . . . → Read More

Gov.’s Budget for Education Compared with the Need

Utah State Board of Education Member Kim Burningham

The legislature will soon be in session. Talk regarding the state’s education budget will multiply, and many of the arguments will be familiar. “This is the year of education,” will be the slogan of many politicians. Will it? . . . → Read More

Utah’s Public Education Facts

Indian Hills Elementary School Playground Map of Utah

Check out these Utah’s public education facts from the Utah State Office of Education. . . . → Read More

December USBE Meeting Agenda

Utah State Board of Education Seal

The Utah State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Utah State Office of Education, 250 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City. . . . → Read More