K-12: Utah Public Schools

This is the official Twitter feed for Utah’s K-12 public education. Follow us to get the latest news on policies, programs, news releases, and more. #UTed

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Planning a visit or need to contact us? Please note the upcoming days USBE offices will be closed:
July 3 – Independence Day
July 24 – Pioneer Day
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Oct 12 – Columbus Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving
Dec 25 – Christmas

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Programs like the National Civics Bee help students learn how government works, identify challenges in their communities, and develop thoughtful solutions.
(images provided by the @saltlakechamber)

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Congrats to the finalists of the 2026 National Civics Bee® Utah State Finals!
Students from across Utah demonstrated impressive civic knowledge while sharing ideas to improve their communities. (images provided by the @saltlakechamber)

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Final standings:
1st Place: Isabelle S., Centennial Junior
2nd Place: Finn J., Lava Ridge Intermediate
3rd Place: Miles S., Mountain Creek Middle

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Happy Independence Day! Utah students have been part of the #America250 commemoration through artwork, essays, and other creative projects.
The artwork featured in this post was created winners of USBE's America250 student contest.
Learn more at https://t.co/sursSHrmRi.

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Calling Utah students in grades 6–12! The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams to submit science and technology experiment ideas for a chance to fly on a suborbital research vehicle. Winning teams receive $1,500!
Learn more at https://t.co/wGpvznaOT0 @K12FutureE

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USBE offices will be closed June 15 in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced enslaved people were free - more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Celebrating 80 years of school meals. On June 4, 1946, the National School Lunch Act was signed-launching a program that continues to support students across the country.
Learn more https://t.co/u8JF2fBw41
Photo: Left: Joaquin Elementary, 1940s Right: Brookhaven Elementary, 2025

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USBE + @GoogleforEdu launch Gemini for Education-secure, private AI tools. Local schools choose whether to implement. Focus: teacher support, AI literacy, and data privacy. Read the full release at https://t.co/OLd8PxAQLa

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Mire este video corto para obtener consejos e ideas útiles sobre cómo finalizar el año con fuerza y mantener el impulso. ¡Celebremos el progreso, construyamos buenos hábitos y finalicemos el año de una manera positiva! https://t.co/pwSkajMkof

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As the school year wraps up, staying consistent with attendance is more important than ever. Small wins, like showing up on tough days, can add up to big success.
Watch this short video for helpful tips and ideas on how to finish the year strong! https://t.co/pwSkajMkof

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USBE is pleased to announce the appointment of Darin Nielsen as the new Superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Please join us in welcoming Darin Nielsen to this important role!

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If you or your student exited from high school with an IEP in the 2024-25 school year, you will receive a phone call between late May and September 30, 2026. This is the Post School Outcomes (PSO) Survey.
Answering this short survey helps improve support for future students!

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It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teachers go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and empower students. Let’s return the favor with a simple act of gratitude.
A few kind words can go a long way. Share with us about your favorite teacher in the comments below!

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Join us for the School-Based Mental Health Pre-Conference. This full-day training is designed for administrators and school mental health teams who want to better support student well-being.
Register here: https://t.co/YHlpgU8iFP

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Join us for our upcoming Attendance Strategy Webinar!
Hosted by USBE, this session will cover common attendance questions, recent legislation updates and real examples of how schools are putting attendance policies into practice.
Register here: https://t.co/n86KA4628y

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A reminder that the 2026 Utah School Safety Center Conference is coming up! This conference brings together school leaders, safety professionals, educators and stakeholders from across the state to learn best practices and strengthen school safety. https://t.co/UwrsGIklnX

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USBE is now accepting applications for the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC).

If you’re passionate about supporting integrity in education, we encourage you to apply.

Apply here: https://t.co/6SiH69oLff

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USBE is looking for experts to join a new Science of Reading Panel and help improve how students learn to read across Utah.
Apply by May 1, 2026
https://t.co/ACibYME806