Education
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Virtual high schools’ success highlights value of ed choice
A Salt Lake Tribune story about the success of a virtual high school highlights the importance of policies that ensure every student has access to a robust set of education options.
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Insights into civics education from UVU’s ‘State of Civics’ report
Educators’ survey responses point out the need to emphasize civics in elementary grades, improve civics standards, and increase resources for civics teachers.
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State School Board District 4 primary debate – June 8
Republican primary candidates for Utah State Board of Education District 4 will debate next Wednesday, June 8, via YouTube.
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Scholars scrutinize civics and history in Utah’s higher ed institutions
Constructive criticism is part of the spirit of higher learning – and an opportunity for higher education institutions to confirm or rebuild (as the case may be) the public’s trust in them.
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Polls suggest parents, teachers should influence curriculum
Those polled seem to agree that curriculum decisions should be influenced most by people closest to schools and students rather than by those in state and national capitals.
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Voters’ civic duty during primary season
As a voter, what could be more important than influencing who governs the public schools? So find out when your state school candidates are debating – and tune in via YouTube.
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Utah State Board of Education candidate debates
Several seats on the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) will be on the ballot in 2022. To help voters in the respective USBE districts become better acquainted with the candidates, a series of debates will be conducted live via…
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On matters of education choice, 2022 is not 2007
We can prioritize principles, emphasize evidence, and make the debate about how best to meet the learning needs of each child in a diverse and diversifying body of students.
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The civics of curriculum transparency
Curriculum transparency policy should be a balance of fulfilling the Legislature’s constitutional duty in public education and respecting the principle of local control in education.
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Testimony in support of SB 114 1st Substitute – Public School Curriculum Requirements
Sound curriculum transparency legislation will further unify parents and teachers in their desires and commitments to improve the learning experience and outcomes of students.