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 School Employees
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In the 2006-07 school year, the average compensation for a Utah public school teacher was $60,474, with an average salary of $41,086 and $19,388 in benefits.
In the 2006-07 school year, the average number of full-time teachers per student for Utah's public schools was 22.2. This figure includes special education teachers but excludes classroom aides or teacher coordinators.
Types of Staff Employed in Public Schools, Fall 2005
National Center for Education Statistics, US Dept. of Education1
| Utah | US | ||
| Number | % | % | |
| School District Staff | 1,893 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Officials and Administrators | 390 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Administrative Support | 708 | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Instruction Coordinators | 795 | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| School Staff | 34,924 | 76.2% | 72.9% |
| Principals & Asst. Principals | 1,083 | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| School & Library Support | 2,602 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Librarians | 268 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Guidance Counselors | 686 | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Teachers | 22,993 | 50.2% | 51.2% |
| Instructional Aides | 7,292 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
| Other Staff | 9,004 | 19.7% | 22.5% |
| Student Support | 978 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other Support Services | 8,026 | 17.5% | 19.0% |
| TOTAL | 45,821 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Use the links below or scroll down to learn more about programs available to Utah educators.
| Alternative Teacher Certification | |
| > | Passport to Teaching |
| > | Alternative Routes to Licensure Program |
| > | Special Education Alternative Route to Licensing |
| Financial Assistance | |
| > | Public Education Job Enhancement Program Save |
| > | Teaching Incentive Loan |
| Job Openings | |
| > | Utah Teaching Jobs |
Several organizations exist in Utah to provide teachers with additional benefits including liability insurance and legal representation.
| Organization | Abr. | Liability Coverage | Annual Dues | Website |
| Association of American Educators | AAE | $2 million | $222 | www.aaeteachers.org |
| Utah Council of Educators | UTCE | $2 million | $222 | www.utce.org |
| American Federation of Teachers - Utah | AFT | $1 million | $384 - $504 | ut.aft.org |
| Utah Education Association | UEA | $1 million | $550 - $600 | www.utea.org |
Collective bargaining agreements are the labor contracts that school districts and charter schools enter into with unions representing employees at the school. Click "Read more" to look up your school's collective bargaining agreement.
