CompassionCoalitionUT

Ensuring a bright future for Utah kids through compassion, integrity, and reason. #CompassionCoalition

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Thank you advocates & education champions who tirelessly worked to pass HB477. This critical piece of legislation expands full day kindergarten for all Utah students. Passed by both House & Senate, HB477 now heads to @GovCox to sign into law. #utleg #uted https://t.co/xeBWtUTmZ3

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

The Joint Legislative Committee (JLC) of the Utah School Boards Association (USBA), the Utah School Superintendents Association (USSA), and the Utah Association of School Business Officials (UASBO) are also sponsors of the press conference.

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

All public education supporters are invited to join the Utah Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Utah Education Association (UEA) Monday afternoon for a press conference in support of Utah public education. #utpol #uted #utleg

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

“The Utah Legislature’s action of tying teacher raises to a school voucher program is an attempt to garner public support for a voucher program by masking it as a move to support our public educators. Contact your representatives today and tell them to vote no on HB0215.”

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

New blog post: We support Utah teachers without gutting public education funding #utpol #utleg #uted #novouchers https://t.co/3iib9XylRS

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Let's support our teachers and students. Let your Representative know that vouchers will harm public education and our children. https://t.co/AoXdCRtlGB

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Utah State Legislators are considering school vouchers today. This is currently tied to teacher pay increases. #CompassionCoalition is in favor of teacher pay increases. Not in favor of vouchers. #utpol #utleg #uted #novouchers

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Funneling public dollars to private schools is simply wrong. #utpol #utleg #uted https://t.co/L3cRa2U5Qv

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

In the meantime, if you need to know who your Representative is, you can call Legislative Services at 801-538-1408.

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

While gathering Bill information to share with CC supporters today, we found that the Utah Representative Map had not been updated. We contacted today and have been told it will be done before the Legislative Session begins. #utpol #utleg #uted

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

“This crucial part of our public infrastructure is chronically underfunded, teachers…are shockingly disrespected & some of the loudest voices at the school board podium are those spouting spurious nonsense about anti-white racism & widespread pornography in school libraries.”

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Utah Parents United (UPU) and other groups continue to distract people with their loud voices and antics. This behavior diverts attention away from real & important issues, like school funding. #uted #utpol #SLCSchoolBoard

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial board said it well. https://t.co/hD0bVEpfH8

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

There’s a lot we can do: mask, test before seeing loved ones, get that airflow moving, stay home when you’re sick. The least you can do for a healthy season is get a flu and fall #COVID-19 booster. If you haven’t gotten one yet, it’s never too late.”

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

TLDR: “This viral season is like no other. I’m running out of adjectives to describe it. (Unprecedented. Worrisome. A pain. Exhausting.) Unfortunately, we don’t know how long this will last or how bad it will get. #utpol #uted #utleg #Covid_19 #Tripledemic https://t.co/hK97cl5JS8

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

I’m especially concerned for hospital systems, kids under 5, and adults over the age of 65, as they are at highest risk.

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Early voter turnout is low…Get your ballots turned in or get in line tomorrow! #utpol #VOTE

[Deidre Henderson @DeidreHenderson]

ELECTION UPDATE: As of 7:00 this morning, statewide turnout is 31.1%.

Remember, today’s the last day to return ballots via USPS. But you can return them via ballot dropbox through 8:00 PM on Election Day.

If you prefer to vote in person, tomorrow is the day!

#election2022

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

So we need to have a good faith effort to keep our kids safe. Vaccines, improved indoor air quality, & yes, masks should all be part of the equation to make in-person learning as safe as possible for all.

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

Learning loss from the pandemic is a complex issue & not just about opening at all costs. It requires accounting for the conditions & giving schools & health authorities all the tools they need to respond. #utpol #uted #utleg https://t.co/K94wuU4TEK

[CompassionCoalitionUT @CC_Utah]

We as a society need to be prepared for the next surge or pandemic. We can’t ignore the fact that we now live in a world where a host of highly transmissible & harmful viruses are circulating. This year is shaping up to be especially bad for RSV, flu, & yes, coronaviruses.