Governor, Veto School Grading Bill

Sen. Stuart Adams represents a large portion of Davis School District, one of the finest school districts in the state. During the 2013 legislative session he sponsored SB 271 S3, school grading amendments which will have a profound impact on Davis School District and which now will require two different grading systems for public schools in our state.
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Don't Be Fooled by the Enthusiasm

Gov. Gary Herbert and legislative leaders were effusive over funding granted by the Legislature for public education in the legislative session just ended. It's the biggest infusion of new money for schools in years, they said, and they are right. But don't be fooled by the enthusiasm.
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Judging Educators

Stephenson loves that word "accountability." I just wish he would apply it to the Legislature and its failure to adequately fund education or come up with a long-range plan.
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Education - A Sinking Ship?

"Stephenson's bill, like so many he has introduced in the past, seems to place blame for unfulfilled student needs on the education community instead of where it belongs -- on the Legislature."
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Students are Not Widgets

Retired Davis teacher Richard Heath has written a commentary in the Salt Lake Tribune.
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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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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.

Read the Editorial from the Salt Lake Tribune