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

Utah, Navajo Nation Student Data Agreement

Utah, Navajo Nation Sign Agreement on Student Achievement Data

Officials from the Utah State Board of Education and the Navajo Nation met to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will provide the Navajo Nation access to assessment data of Navajo students in Utah.

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Utah, Navajo Nation to Sign MOU

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Representatives from the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Governor’s Office will meet Friday with representatives from the Navajo Nation to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) providing the Navajo Nation access to assessment data of Navajo students in Utah. . . . → Read More

Education News Roundup: March 1, 2013

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In today’s education headlines: Executive Appropriations gets its first look at budget requests from public education. Trib takes a look at SB79 on mixed and classroom learning. Rep. Moss wants to notify parents if teachers are packing guns in the classroom. http://goo.gl/ywnrH (SLT). How do we boost STEM interest in Utah? Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for March 1. . . . → 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

Utah Legislative Roundup: Week 4

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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

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

Board of Education Legislative Meeting

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The Utah State Board of Education will meet for its weekly legislative meeting at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday. The board will review education-related bills. . . . → Read More