Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Students are Not Widgets

Retired Davis teacher Richard Heath has written a commentary in the Salt Lake Tribune.
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Legislature, Don't Forget Teachers

This column written by UEA President, Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh, appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune on Sunday, January 27.

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Get Serious about School Funding

Utah public schools need more money. Teachers are underpaid, many youngsters desperately need early-childhood education -- preschool and all-day kindergarten. Too many older students need remedial help to reach a level of academic achievement that means they're ready for college, technical training or a good job.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Education is more than an Economic Issue

"We must also remember that one of the primary reasons for becoming educated is to learn how to live, how to create a good life. Life is about more than money."

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Education Takes Back Seat to Roads

"In the final analysis it is how we spend our state tax money that reflects our values..."

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Also, read about the non-partisan Davis School Board elections being tainted by party politics.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Schools Not Broken

But Success Takes Work

This column appeared in the Davis County Clipper last week. Please take a minute and read it. It will make you feel better.

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