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March 10th
Districts to help fund charter school?
August 18th
Funding for New Century and Regents scholarships to be restored
July 1st
Applications for the Carson Smith Scholarship are due

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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Did You Know?

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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Tools for Parents

Did you know?

  • Charter schools are the only public schools in Utah that will be accredited in grades K through 8.
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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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  • School Community Councils let parents have input on their school's budget.
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In this section...

 
>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! 
>My School's Performance - learn how your child's school compares to others.  
>School Options/Programs - learn what school programs are available for your child both in and outside of the public school system.  
>Best School Bargains - find out about the many bargains available in Utah's education system.  
>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. 
>School Contact Info - find contact info for school districts, public schools, charter schools, private schools and school agencies. 
>How to Contact Officials - learn how to contact school and elected officials and where to find their contact info. 

 

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