Education
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We can, and should, support both education choice and traditional schools
Education choice is sweeping the nation. State legislatures in West Virginia, Arizona, Iowa, and Utah have passed universal education choice scholarships in the past couple of years. Similar legislation is in motion in several other states.
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This year’s education legislation reflects state constitution’s common-good approach
Although high-profile education choice legislation has already passed, legislators are pursuing additional bills to reward teachers and expand special-needs scholarships.
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Australia may move in wrong direction by clamping down on religious school accommodations
Religious schools that see education as an opportunity for transformation rather than a transaction help benefit students as well as the broader society.
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Microgrants in Utah: another path to individualized education
The microgrant created in HB 394 offers funds to pay for services or materials to supplement a child’s education but not to fund a parent’s choice of school.
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Extracurricular activities, sports, and education choice
HB 209 seeks to extend the same opportunities that district school students currently have to home-school, private school and online students.
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Education pluralism: public district schools
Even with different education options, the majority of students are still attending public district schools. Policymakers should consider how to best support those students.
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Religious character of a university can provide a rich resource for students
On Jan. 12, a federal judge in Oregon dismissed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education that had been brought by an organization representing LGBT students who had attended religious schools.
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3 ways HB 215 is good for teachers
The passage of HB 215 showcased a lot of debate over education choice. But the impact of the bill on Utah’s teachers received far less attention.
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New law shows the triumph over zero-sum mentalities in education
With Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature on HB 215, students and educators in Utah are going to see historic reforms to Utah’s education system.
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Cox’s State of the State elevates family and success sequence
The governor rightly cited the institutional role of families and the long-term benefits of life milestones anchored to education, work and family.