Charter Schools’ Performance Data

Utah Charter Schools

Utah State Charter School Board has gathered baseline information on the academic, financial and governance performance of Utah’s 81 charter schools. The data will be collected going forward to give the board better insight into the performance of Utah’s charter schools. . . . → Read More

UT Charter School Board Agenda

Utah Charter Schools

The State Charter School Board will meet May 8-9. Items on the agenda include: visits to four charter schools in Logan; Charter school performance standards and; Recommended distribution of Early Intervention funds. . . . → Read More

Q&A: Getting on the Priority List

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. In this edition a charter teacher wants to know if she can help her brother’s children get in the school’s priority list for admission. The answer and how to submit your question are in the May 3 UPPAC’s Q&A. . . . → Read More

Utah’s School Population

Utah State Office of Education Logo

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s public school student population reached 600,985, according to official Oct. 1 headcount figures released today by the Utah State Office of Education. This represents 13,240 additional students over 2011, or a growth rate of 2.2 percent. . . . → Read More

Q&A: Prayer at a School’s Ribbon-Cutting?

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. In this edition a charter school parent asks how can prayer be done legally during a school’s ribbon cutting ceremony. The answer and how to submit your question are in the Aug. 31 UPPAC Q&A. . . . → Read More

Hands-On Learning

"Promontory 101: Parent orientation" courtesy photo

Read about the new charter school opening in Perry, Utah. On Aug. 27, Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning will welcome 450 students in grades K-8. The schools will use an expeditionary model. . . . → Read More

UT State Charter School Board Agenda

Utah Charter Schools

The Utah State Charter School Board meets Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Utah State Office of Education. On the agenda are two charter amendment requests; the swearing in of a new board member; discussion of charter school accountability; and recommendations on legislation and rules. . . . → Read More

New Charter offers Business Focus

HighMark Charter School (Courtesy photo)

HighMark Charter School, one of Utah new charters, will serve students in grades K-9. The school will follow the Utah Core Standards and weave business education into daily instruction. Tours and open house events are sheduled for Aug. 9 and Aug. 14. . . . → Read More

Aristotle Academy is ready for its 1st School Year

Aristotle Academy

One of eight of Utah’s new charter schools, Aristotle Academy will serve 540 students in K-8 at 704 S. and 600 East in American Fork. The academy is scheduled to open its doors for classes on Aug. 21. . . . → Read More