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GRADUATION RATES Utah falling behind

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In 3 years, Utah's graduation rate has fallen from 1st in the nation to 26th....

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In The News

March 22, 2010
Debate over teachers, unions, and taxpayer dollars

March 10, 2010
Utah Legislature: District to help fund charter schools?

March 9, 2010
Utah Legislature: Bill regulating teacher union rep funding fails in House 

March 7, 2010
Utah charter schools: After 10 years, proponents say they're a success, but not everyone agrees 

March 2, 2010
Bill to prohibit paid teachers union leave advances

 February 27, 2010
Some food for thought: Vouchers save money

 February 26, 2010
Utah Legislature: Parents hope special needs stipend survives

 February 25, 2010
Utah Legislature: House OKs college charter schools

 February 7, 2010
Utah Legislature: School programs at risk as budget decisions draw near

February 2, 2010
Utah Legislature: Bill allowing universities to charter K-12 school passes committee
Bill to prohibit paid union leave clears committee

January 21, 2010
Education officials: Cuts are hitting bone

January 20, 2010
Demand for charter schools surges

January 17, 2010
Teachers group an alternative to UEA

January 2, 2010
Charter school breaks ground in 'open education'

November 16, 2009
Ethan Millard on Union Pay

November 13, 2009
Should school districts pay salaries of union presidents?

November 11, 20009
Districts urged to better track teacher-union leave

September 28, 2009
Business Community has Vested Interest in Education

September 24, 2009
Tweet sparks math debate

August 26, 2009
Debate continues over Utah sex ed changes

August 20, 2009
College Readiness - ACT scores don't tell the whole story

August 18, 2009
Utah Legislature Restores Full Funding for New Century Scholarship   

August 4, 2009
Jordan School Board tax hearing draws angry public comments 
School board tables double-digit tax hike

June 28, 2009
Charter-school applicants face budget cuts, new timelines

June 26, 2009
Scholarship offers choice for parents of kids with special needs

April 10, 2009
Furlough days will save Nebo district $2M

March 13, 2009
Session is a roller-coaster for public-education issues

March 12, 2009
Utah Legislature winds down

March 11, 2009
Senate amends education funding bill to help charter schools

Hard choices await education: Charter schools facing new limits

March 3, 2009
Teacher salaries, other info could be posted online


February 28, 2009
UEA pay deal

February 24, 2009
Bill would stop schools from paying union leaders
Measure targets teacher-association salaries


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You Are Invited To Attend A Luncheon Event With Former Governor Jeb Bush
Monday, 19 July 2010
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Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship
Monday, 28 June 2010
Continuing To Provide School Choice To Children With Special Needs Finding an educational environment... Read more...

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to Address Governor's Education Commission
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
For Immediate Release June 23, 2010Contact: Angie Welling 801.538.1503 801.647.0702 awelling@utah.govRobyn Bagley Parents for... Read more...

Did Your Legislator Make The Grade? See Our 2010 PCE Bill Update & Check Our Report Card To See How They Voted
Friday, 07 May 2010
2010 Legislative Session in ReviewLegislative Report Card: Did your Legislator make the Grade on Innovation, Accountability and... Read more...

A Big Victory - Senate Bill 55 was signed into law by the Governor!
Friday, 02 April 2010
A big victory for parents, students and public charter schools! Senate Bill 55, Authorization of Charter Schools by Higher... Read more...

KSL News Report - Debate over teachers, unions, and taxpayer dollars
Monday, 22 March 2010
By Mary Richards, KSL RadioSALT LAKE CITY -- An education-issues group wants Utahns to get mad about what they say is a misuse of... Read more...

Become a Delegate at your Precinct's Caucus - Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM
Friday, 19 March 2010
As parents, citizens, and taxpayers it is not only our right but also our responsibility to steer the direction of our ... Read more...

Who Does Your Legislator Represent - You or the Teachers Union? BECOME A DELEGATE
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Lawmakers have failed to fulfill their stewardship over your income tax dollars intended to educate Utah's school children. ... Read more...

WE NEED YOUR HELP DEFENDING CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING TODAY!
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Please call your Senator and Representative now and tell them to support Charter School Funding.  Charter Schools are... Read more...

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