2012-13 Title I Reward Schools

By Utah Public Education, on December 3rd, 2012%
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The Utah State Office of Education is pleased to recognize the following Title I schools for their outstanding performance. Congratulations! . . . → Read More

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Education News Roundup: Nov. 30, 2012

By Mark Peterson, on November 30th, 2012%
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In today’s ENR: Utah Comprehensive Accountability System data on schools released. KUTV reports on, and Lt. Governor Bell writes about, the last meeting in 2012 of the Governor’s Education Excellence Commission. Utah Foundation looks at the state’s rural schools. Tragedy at Bennion Junior High. Idaho will consider tuition tax credits. Are guidance counselors underutilized? Links to these stories and many more are in the Education News Roundup for Nov. 30. . . . → Read More

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New School-Data Released

By Mark Peterson, on November 30th, 2012%
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The Utah State Office of Education today released the first data from Utah Comprehensive Accountability System (UCAS), the new school accountability system that replaces the state’s Utah Performance Assessment System for Students (U-PASS) and the federal adequate yearly progress (AYP) reports. . . . → Read More

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Coalition of Minorities Advisory Committee Meeting

By Utah Public Education, on October 24th, 2012%
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The Utah State Board of Education Coalition of Minorities Advisory Committee (CMAC) will meet Oct. 25 at Utah State Office of Education from noon to 2 p.m. Items on the agenda include a presentation of the new Utah Comprehensive Assessment System (UCAS). . . . → Read More

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