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Fact-checking USOE claims on Common Core
Tweet As the debate about Common Core carries on, many interested parties are making claims about what effect the new standards will have on public education and children in Utah. The latest comes from Brenda Hales of the Utah State … Continue reading
Flipping the classroom – and the results
Tweet Imagine a classroom where one teacher is able to give every student individual instruction to help meet academic needs and build on each student’s interests. Imagine a school where students don’t fall through the cracks and parents actively participate … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Learning
Tagged blended learning, digital learning, flipped classroom, public education
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The Life of Julius: federal cradle-to-grave meddling in health care (part 4)
Tweet At age 40, Julius recognizes the hand of the federal government at every turn in his personal health choices. One night, he goes to his favorite Italian restaurant and notices the menu is different. It looks cluttered. Next to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged Affordable Care Act, health care, Obamacare, The Life of Julia, The Life of Julius
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The Life of Julius: federal cradle-to-grave meddling in health care (part 3)
Tweet At age 23, Julius graduates from college and begins an internship. Because he and his new wife are so healthy, they choose not to buy health insurance, knowing they can pay out of pocket for needed checkups and basic … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable Care Act, health care, Obamacare, The Life of Julia, The Life of Julius
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The Life of Julius: federal cradle-to-grave meddling in health care (part 2)
Tweet At age 10, Julius is playing outside during recess when he begins coughing. His cough persists and worsens for several days, so his mother decides she’ll take him to their long-time family doctor at a private clinic. But when … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable Care Act, health care, Obamacare, The Life of Julia, The Life of Julius
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The Life of Julius: federal cradle-to-grave meddling in health care (part 1)
Tweet As Americans eagerly await the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care plan, we invite you to follow us as we embark on a journey called “The Life of Julius.” This story will illustrate … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged Affordable Care Act, health care, Obamacare, The Life of Julius
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Capitol Daily Memo: “backwater” – Utah public lands bill or “extreme” environmentalism?
Tweet Today, a legislative committee received an update on the state’s progress in implementing H.B. 148, a bill passed this year with the goal of giving Utah greater access to its public lands in order to maintain state autonomy and … Continue reading
New report: 8 ways to enhance digital learning in Utah schools
Tweet Digital learning is transforming K-12 schooling in Utah – whether through fully digital courses available from the Statewide Online Education Program, district programs or charter schools, or through “blended learning” models that incorporate aspects of digital learning into a … Continue reading
Health care reform: Utah’s ‘Supreme Court paralysis’
Tweet Today the Legislature’s Health System Reform Task Force met to discuss issues regarding the Affordable Care Act (i.e., Obamacare) and the Health Care Compact. In discussions regarding how the state should respond to Obamacare requirements, the overriding sentiment was … Continue reading
Economic gardening arrives in Utah
Tweet Economic gardening – an entrepreneur-centered approach to economic development – has arrived in Utah and could lead to hundreds or thousands of new home-grown jobs. The National Center for Economic Gardening (NCEG), an affiliate of the Edward Lowe Foundation, … Continue reading
Obamacare debate: Both sides agree on goal, not method
Tweet Last week, I participated in a debate about Obamacare hosted by the Project for Deeper Understanding held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Park City. Liana Teteberg, physician assistant, and Judi Hilman, executive director of Utah Health Policy Project, … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged health care, Obamacare, PPACA, Project for Deeper Understanding
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Pew: Utah is ‘trailing’ in evaluating tax incentives
Tweet Utah is fortunate that Governor Gary Herbert and the Legislature have made significant efforts to improve Utah’s economy and lessen government’s involvement in the free market. We hope they will continue these commendable efforts by closing a gap in … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development
Tagged economic development, GOED, Pew, tax incentives
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Give Utah principals more authority over their schools
Tweet Utah’s public school system has become top-heavy. At Sutherland, we have advocated for a more bottom-up approach, particularly one that is parent-driven. Over at The Atlantic, Chester E. Finn Jr. of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute makes a strong … Continue reading
Turn off the lights … why?
Tweet This weekend, many environmental activists are urging people worldwide to participate in Earth Hour by turning off their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night. The purpose of this effort is to “send[] a powerful message for … Continue reading
What the Obamacare decision will mean for Utahns
Tweet As oral arguments for Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services come to a close at the U.S. Supreme Court, some Utahns might wonder what impact the court’s ruling could have on them. Let’s review some of the … Continue reading