Sunday, January 22, 2012

Best Schools Coalition

Senator Karen Morgan summarizes the Best Schools Coalition's plans for the legislative session.

Read her commentary from the Salt Lake Tribune.

Read the Salt Lake Tribune editorial supporting Best School's Coalition's efforts

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Two Views of Utah's Caucus System

A former Davis County Legislator and a current Davis County Legislator have expressed their views about our current caucus and convention system for selecting candidates for elections. Please take a few minutes to read both views.

Jim Nielson - Supports the Current System

Sheryl Allen - Supports Changing the Current System

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Lessons Learned - Senator Osmond Responds

After meeting with educators from around the state, Senator Osmond has written his response. Please take the time to read his comments and respond.

Read the Post

Monday, November 14, 2011

Schools Need More Help

"Republicans are trying to paint a picture of failing public schools. We don't believe that our schools are failing. They just need a little more help."
Karen Morgan - Utah State Senate

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Editorial Names Enemy of Public Education

Stephenson is determined, one way or another, to take taxpayer money and siphon it to private schools instead of using more of it to improve public schools. Schools that don't score up to par on the grading system would be closed and education of their students turned over to private businesses. It's the first step to privatization, Stephenson's ultimate goal.

Read the complete Salt Lake Tribune editorial - click here.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Why I Send My Children to Public Schools

Take time to read this inspiring and informative article shared by Elinda Bean on the DEA Facebook page.

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