Parents and Utah Core Standards

By Utah Public Education, on April 30th, 2013%
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Are you a parent wondering what the new Utah Core Standards will mean for you? Here is some information you should know. . . . → Read More

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Any Thoughts on Handwriting/Cursive?

By Utah Public Education, on April 10th, 2013%
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We want to hear your comments on proposed language about handwriting and cursive for the Utah Core Standards. Tell us what you think. . . . → Read More

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Social Studies Survey

By Robert Austin, on January 8th, 2013%
Utah Public Education

Are you a secondary social studies teacher? Take a moment and fill out this short survey. We want to hear your feedback. Thank you. . . . → Read More

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Essential Elements Approved

By Glenna Gallo, on November 23rd, 2012%
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Attention special education directors, the Essential Elements for English Language Arts and Math were approved by the Utah State Board of Education at the November meeting. These Essential Elements were developed with the expertise of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment System Consortium. . . . → Read More

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Seeking Public Comment

By Mark Peterson, on September 18th, 2012%
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As part of a routine updating of core standards, the Utah State Office of Education is seeking public comment on its latest draft of Earth science core standards. Several public meetings have been scheduled throughout the state. . . . → Read More

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Math Tutoring Tips

By David A Smith, on September 17th, 2012%
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USOE’s Elementary Mathematics Specialist David A. Smith shares new math tutoring tips, now available for students in kindergarten through third grade. . . . → Read More

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Take the UT Core Survey

By Roxana Orellana, on August 28th, 2012%
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A survey designed to solicit comments on the Utah Core Standards has been added to our website. Please add your voice to the discussion. The survey can be found on our main page http://www.schools.utah.gov/main/ on the right-hand side under “Popular Links” with the name Utah Core Standards Survey. . . . → Read More

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USBE Moving Forward with Utah Core

By Tami Pyfer, on August 23rd, 2012%
Tami Pyfer, Utah State Board of Education, District 1

For the record, the State Board of Education has not reversed its August 2010 vote to adopt the multi-state driven Common Core standards in Math and English Language Arts, adding them to the Board’s current standards in other academic areas such as Health and Physical Education, Fine Arts, Social Studies and Science. . . . → Read More

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Education: A Political Football?

By Kim Burningham, on August 8th, 2012%
Utah State Board of Education Member Kim Burningham

Some politicians seem inclined to turn education into a political football. I am convinced this is very dangerous. Revered educator, Karl G. Maser was the first Superintendent of Schools in the LDS Church Education system, and played a major role in the building of BYU. His opinion on mixing politics and education was vivid: . . . → Read More

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