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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Future of K-12 Coming Soon to Utah Charter Schools Opening Soon
| Charter Schools Opening in Fall 2009 | ||||
| Name | Website | Apply for Enrollment | Location | Grades |
| American Preparatory Academy-The School for New Americans | www.americanprep.org | Now thru end of Nov. 30 online | West Valley | K-9 |
| The Early Light Academy at Daybreak | www.earlylightacademy.org | Begins in November | South Jordan | K-9 |
| Emerson Alcott Academy | www.ea-academy.org | Now online | Roosevelt | K-8 |
| Excelsior Academy | www.excelsior-academy.org | Now thru Feb. 20, online | Tooele | K-8 |
| Hawthorn Academy | -- | Coming Soon | West Jordan | K-8 |
| Open High School of Utah | www.openhighschool.org | Now online | Statewide online | 9 (10-12 added later) |
| Oquirrh Mountain Charter School | www.oquirrhmountain.org | Begins in December | Farmington | K-8 |
| Vista at Entrada, School of Performing Arts & Technology | -- | Coming Soon | Washington County | K-8 |
| Charter Schools Opening in Fall 2010 | ||||
| Name | Website | Apply for Enrollment | Location | Grades |
| American Preparatory Academy (satellite campus) | www.americanprep.org | -- | Midvale/Sandy | K-9 |
| Maria Montessori Academy | -- | -- | Weber | K-8 |
| Quail Run Primary School | -- | -- | North Utah County | K-8 |
| Weilenmann School of Discovery | -- | -- | Park City | K-8 |
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