Misconceptions about Teacher Evaluation

Here is another great letter to the editor from the SL Tribune regarding teacher evaluation.

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Let Lawmakers Do It All

This letter from former DEA VP Dave Van Langeveld appeared in the Deseret News.

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Utah Foundation Quick Poll

Follow this link to include your opinion in a quick poll being done by The Utah Foundation. Even though the legislature often chooses to ignore polls that indicate citizens want more emphasis on schools and would be willing to increase taxes to reduce class sizes and pay teachers, this is a chance to express your opinion. The Utah Foundation is an independent source of information as expressed in their mission statement:

The mission of Utah Foundation is to promote a thriving economy, a well-prepared workforce, and a high quality of life for Utahns by performing thorough, well-supported research that helps policymakers, business and community leaders, and citizens better understand complex issues and providing practical, well-reasoned recommendations for policy change.

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Legislative Hostility toward Teachers

This letter appeared in the SL Tribune on February 24. It seems to express the frustration we hear from many educators as we visit schools.

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Please share other editorials and letters with pat@dea.org or post them to this blog yourself.

Editorials Support Education Funding

Deseret News - Fund Utah Schools Better

SL Tribune - Legislators Undermining Education

SL Tribune - Schools For Economic Development

Stay Up To Date On Current Legislative Issues

The UEA has developed several ways for members to be informed and involved during the legislative session...

• UEA 'Under the Dome': The "UEA Under the Dome" website is updated regularly with news and links to relevant information. Members of the Legislative Team will also provide regular updates and commentary.
• Educator Day on the Hill: The UEA is continuing its successful "Educator Day on the Hill" activities each Friday during the 2011 legislative session (Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, and March 4), with an additional day on Monday, March 7. Educators are invited to join the UEA Legislative Team these days.
• UEA Action E-mail Newsletter: A summary of current happenings at the Utah Legislature will be shared with all members in each monthly issue of the new UEA Action e-newsletter during the Legislative session.
• UEA Action Bulletin: The UEA will provide legislative e-mail updates on important breaking news through the new UEA Action Bulletin e-newsletter.
• Take Action!: Take Action! is an online tool allowing easy communication with your elected representatives on important state and national issues. Different issues will be added to the Take Action! link as they surface.

Failing Legislators

Read this letter to the editor from the Salt Lake Tribune. Post your own comment there as well.

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