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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Make a Difference
There are many simple things you can do to make a difference in Utah's education system. Most citizens don't realize how much of an influence they can have just by showing up to a meeting or taking a few minutes to email an elected official. Use the links below to learn about the simple things you can do to make a difference. |  | ||
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| > | News You Need Now! - find TIME-SENSITIVE information related to important and often urgent K-12 matters like policy changes, deadlines for education options & programs, public input opportunities, decisions affecting your child's school, and so much more! | ||
| > | Participate in the Process>> learn how you can easily participate in the process and help influence Utah's education policies. | ||
| > | @ the Legislature>> stay informed and engaged with what's going on at the State Capitol | ||
| > | Contact Elected Officials>> find out who your elected officials are and how to contact them | ||
| > | School Contact Info>> Find contact info, websites, and other statistics for K-12 schools and districts. | ||
| > | School Community Councils>> learn how you can be involved in budget decisions at your local public school | ||
| > | Parent Organizations>> learn about the many school parent organizations you can join | ||
| > | Get Email Updates>> receive monthly email updates from Utah Education Facts | ||
| > | Write to Your Newspaper>> learn how to get your education views printed in the newspaper | ||
| > | Help Improve this Site>> let us know how we can make Utah Education Facts better | ||
| > | Report Fraud>> report government fraud | ||
