Just in: Utah ranks third in this year's @AECFNews Kids Count Data Book, which examines 16 indicators of economic well-being, education, health, and community and family. Learn more: https://t.co/yyKSkqq6aw @utahpublicradio
As Election Day nears, focus will be on solutions like more & better trained police. But lawmakers should also remember #SchoolChoice opportunities are proven to lower crime rates, giving students access to opportunities that help avoid crime. https://t.co/XsQ1EKZs8u @DailyCaller
Utah Fits All was approved in 2023, and grants up to $8,000 to K-12 students for educational expenses. The program has proven hugely popular- Utah has approved just 10,000 scholarships despite receiving over 27,000 applications. #SchoolChoice https://t.co/IruyVUkk3Y @ReadTheLion
Utah’s school choice scholarship has more #homeschool students applying than anyone else, according to @utahedfitsall. The state’s scholarship program will give up to $8,000 per student. Learn more: https://t.co/UxpwZtoXhc @kslnewsradio
#AnotherGreatTeacher@alpineschools Foundation Board is evaluating submissions & soon 24 honorees will be surprised by the Superintendent with the announcement that they are recipients of the award! Congratulations & good luck! Learn more: https://t.co/jN88hr3q3O @lehifreepress
Parents are seeking #SchoolChoice for their children. Dating back to the fall of 2020, private schools reopened to serve families while others kept public schools closed and, in some states, the closures spanned three school years. @IWF https://t.co/UaYI5OyHsv
#SchoolChoice is reshaping the education landscape. And, there are a lot of myths out there surrounding it. Here are the most common, and why they are wrong: https://t.co/lenoPMl4mI @Libertas
The momentum for #SchoolChoice over the last 3 years has been tremendous, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Families want to be able to choose the learning environments that align with their values and work best for their children." https://t.co/YDvbkBr0Nh @JNS_org
"It's very clear that parents and families across the country want other options." They want more, and will remember that once voting time comes. It's been a #SchoolChoice wave and we're continuing that wave across the country. https://t.co/ELtdkbynvP @FoxNews
"Utah lawmakers responded to the demand for the Utah #SchoolChoice program breaking the application cap within the first 24 hours it started. "Learn more: https://t.co/TwRgB70Udk @FoxNews
The amount of Utah families interested in the $8,000 education voucher has surpassed the number of available scholarships. The @utahedfitsall voucher gives eligible families up to $8,000 to pay for approved education services. https://t.co/AibtM5OaQz @kslnewsradio
The application portal for Utah’s largest-ever school voucher program launched Wednesday! Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/O1asfMBKGz @ACEscholarships@sltrib
"#Homeschooling in Utah allows parents to take control of their child’s education. Since Utah is one of the friendliest states for home education, the number of homeschoolers continues to grow year after year." Learn more: https://t.co/S13z0qPQP9 @Time4Learning
"Applications for Utah’s largest-ever school voucher program are set to open on Feb. 28. Soon after, the state will start doling out roughly $42 million to families to use for private school tuition, textbooks, tutoring & other education expenses." https://t.co/tJHMeeuZsn @sltrib
Last week was National #SchoolChoice Week, & demand for options is surging. A parent survey revealed 72% of parents “considered new schools for their children last year–a 35% increase over 2022.” 63% looked for a new school, and 44% chose one. https://t.co/zBOzNv9krD @RealClearEd
SB37, introduced by @LincolnFillmore, would boost the state’s highest-performing teachers’ salaries to $100,000 annually and give educators more options for professional development. Learn more about the proposal here: https://t.co/6U7gD38QQA @Deseret
More than 600 charter students from across Utah will make their voices heard at a #SchoolChoice Week celebration on Jan. 23. Hosted by @uapcs the event will be held 11am to 2pm at the Utah Capitol Rotunda. https://t.co/kPvGUqcFGV @PRNewswire
#AnotherGreatTeacher The @UASSP gives the Principal of the Year Award to one principal in each state every year. @ParkCityMiners Principal Roger Arbabi was surprised with Utah’s High School Principal award this year. Congratulations! https://t.co/w7HoS9FRrG @KPCWRadio
"Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the message from many families has been clear: Students should have options and should not be locked into residentially assigned public schools." Read more about the changing #schoolchoice landscape: https://t.co/UkQbEivOLc @WashTimes