By Elizabeth Ziegler, on August 4th, 2011% 
Newsweek’s recent article, “How to Raise a Global Kid,” chronicles one American millionaire’s decision to move his family to Singapore to prepare his two young daughters “for the future, for the 21st century.” It’s a good read, but will likely make more than a few parents question whether they’re doing enough to ensure their children’s chances of successs in the emerging global marketplace. Thankfully, there’s an internationally lauded dual-language immersion program in Utah that’s bringing this global focus to neighborhood schools. . . . → Read More
By Dave Thomas, on May 31st, 2011% 
Utah State Board of Education Member Dave Thomas, District 4, explains why charter schools matter. He dives into the history of Utah Public Education and parental rights, showing how school choice provides an important bridge to improve public education overall. . . . → Read More
By Debra Roberts, on April 27th, 2011% 
Utah State Board of Education Chair Debra Roberts submits her final post in her four-part series on Utah’s long-term strategy for public education, outlined in the recently adopted document “Promises to Keep.” In this entry, she looks to the future at the challenges and opportunities of a new educational paradigm. . . . → Read More
By Elizabeth Ziegler, on March 8th, 2011% 
The State Board of Education received an update on Utah Electronic High School on Friday. EHS opened in 1993 and was the first virtual school in the nation. You can read the report here or watch the presentation by Associate Superintendent Brenda Hales below. Find this video and others on our YouTube channel. Similar reports on . . . → Read More
By Elizabeth Ziegler, on February 16th, 2011% 
Utah’s charter school annual report for the 2009-10 school year is out. It shows the charter movement in Utah continues to gain momentum as charters move to the forefront of the national school choice movement. . . . → Read More
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