by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 1, 2023
3 ways HB 215 is good for teachers Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The passage of HB 215 – Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities showcased a lot of debate over education choice in the state – where we’ve been, how Utahns feel today,...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 26, 2023
Accountability in HB 215 education bill Written by It’s school choice week nationally, and it has certainly been an education choice week at the Utah Legislature. In the first few days of the legislative session, lawmakers made serious moves toward creating an...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 26, 2023
FAQ on the proposed Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Written by 1. Why do we need another education choice program? “Education choice” is a policy objective that is on a spectrum. The effectiveness of education choice for families depends upon the number and...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 18, 2023
New Utah legislation seeks compromise: teacher pay and education choice Written by The much-anticipated compromise between education choice and funding public schools, HB 215 – Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities, was made public on the...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 11, 2023
Education pluralism: education choice legislation Written by What is education choice? Education choice (also commonly called school choice) is a policy approach that supports parents – often with public funds – to educate their children outside of their assigned...