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Utah is one of only two states to join the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, which some proponents argue will help with the teacher shortage.
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Lawmakers passed a bill this year that requires that classroom materials and lessons be “consistent with the principles of inalienable rights, equal opportunity and individual merit.”
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The Utah State Board of Education asked lawmakers to put a pause on new “sensitive materials” legislation since last year’s law is still so fresh.
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Twin Peaks, Spring Lane and Millcreek elementaries could close as soon as after this school year.
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The proposed social studies standards for fifth and sixth graders have gone through several rounds of revisions. And while some people have shared strong criticisms about them, the guidelines still need to be voted on by the state Board of Education.
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A new CDC report said 72.1% of Utah educators want professional development regarding human sexuality and 73% also want help with teaching emotional/mental health. The report is based on surveys from 2020.
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The K-12 school year is starting soon and many parents, students and teachers are concerned about safety. The School Safety Pilot Program Grant has given six Utah schools funding to improve safety procedures this year.
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Some –– but not all –– school districts in Utah have policies in place to review materials deemed inappropriate for students. The state education board is tasked with providing standardized guidance.
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Rep. Kera Birkeland sent the letter on House of Representatives letterhead. LGBTQ supporters accused her of escalating a culture war issue.
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School districts are updating policies to comply with the new state law on inappropriate materials, but conflicting guidance has some unsure of how to address the issue.
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A recent NPR poll found that parents around the country are mostly happy with their kids’ schools. The data is limited in Utah. Here’s what we know.
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Following backlash over library books, state school board looks to write new rules on library policyThe Utah State Board of Education is responding to public concern over inappropriate books in libraries, saying it will work “quickly but carefully” to address the issue.