Gen Z has been named the ‘Toolbelt Generation.’ Is that a good thing? Written by High school graduates are throwing their graduation caps into the air this month, but are they also throwing out their plans for college? Postsecondary plans may look different due to...
How much money did the top ten ranking high schools spend per student? Written by Is there a relationship between student spending and school outcomes? It is a repeated question – especially in Utah, which has notably low per-pupil spending. Each year, U.S. News...
Do we need to care about the Utah State Board of Education? Written by Headlines about the Utah GOP nominating convention displayed how contentious politics are nowadays, and showed how hotly contested the races for the state school board have become as well. An...
Education policy to consider during the 2024 election season Written by U.S. presidential elections center on politics – polls, primaries, speeches, electoral votes. Americans should view elections as an opportunity to also learn about policy – the ideas that go...
How transparent are school districts about curriculum? Written by Local school districts have a unique policymaking role for public schools. Being closer to families, districts can create policies that reflect local culture. They can also approve curriculum. For...
