Jun. 17, 9:00 AM
The Education Interim Committee of the State Legislature holds a public meeting.
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Feb. 23 - Mar. 22
Comcast Newsmakers interviews Robyn Bagley about www.Utah-EducationFacts.com
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Mar. 12
The 2009 Legislative Session concluded on Thursday, March 12th at midnight
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark report, A Nation at Risk.
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In the 2007-08 school year, Utah spent $8,224 per public school student.
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Charter schools are independent public schools run by parents or non-profits.
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The average class size in Utah is 22.2
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High school students can graduate with an associate's degree and a scholarship worth 75% of college tuition.
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Get the Facts Test Scores Tests Taken by Grade
The chart below shows which tests Utah students are required to take in each grade.
| Test Name | Level | Students Tested | Grades Tested | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |||
| Criterion Referenced Test | Statewide | All. Varies by course in grades 7 to 12 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Direct Writing Assessment | Statewide | All | x | x | ||||||||||
| Iowa Test of Basic Skills | Nationwide | All | x | x | x | |||||||||
| National Assessment of Educational Progress | Nationwide | a few schools in the state | x | x | x | |||||||||
| Reading on Grade Level | Statewide | All | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Utah Basic Skills & Competency Test | Statewide | All | x | |||||||||||
| TOTAL TESTS TAKEN | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
