CTE Directions: New report details benefits for Utah women obtaining college degrees or certificates

Mary Shumway, State Director of Career and Technical Education

The importance of students being college and career ready is a much discussed topic today. Equally important to being “ready” for college and career, is ensuring that students follow through and obtain a college degree. In Utah, a majority of young women continue on to college after high school graduation, but a large percentage never finish. . . . → Read More

Governor’s new blog focuses on public education

Utah Governor Gary Herbert's Education Excellence Commission

Utah’s governor has entered the blogosphere. Gov. Gary Herbert’s new blog launched last Thursday and his Education Director, Christine Kearl, has already penned a piece on public education. . . . → Read More

Governor’s Education Excellence Commission highlighting STEM programs

Utah Governor Gary Herbert's Education Excellence Commission

Programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are the focus of today’s Education Excellence Commission meeting. The Commission typically meets at the Utah Capitol, but this time is meeting at Granite School District’s Technical Institute, where students can take courses in more than 50 high-tech career pathways. . . . → Read More