Guest Opinion: Utah school districts need better guidance on parent access to curriculum.
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks and Amaya Mueller
There’s an ongoing push for more parental involvement in education in Utah, and rightly so. Though the legal debate over Utah Fits All dominates headlines, parents’ access to what their kids are learning in school is another component of education reform that state legislators and state school board members should prioritize. A thorough review of all school districts in Utah reveals reforms that legislators and board members should explore.
Parents who want to know what their children are learning in school understandably expect to find such curriculum information on their school district’s website. However, a recent review of all district websites by Sutherland Institute found that access to curriculum information online varies by district and has room for improvement....
Legislators and state school board members should take steps now to build on Utah’s successes in curriculum transparency and address these gaps, thus strengthening the parent-teacher partnership and our education system as a whole. (Read More)
News Release
Utah Senate confirms Clint Morris to GOEO’s Board
The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) is pleased to announce Clint Morris as Utah’s newest GOEO Board member. “We’re honored to welcome Clint to Utah’s economic development leadership team and look forward to the contributions he’ll make to the state’s continued growth,” said Jefferson Moss, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. “His leadership in marketing and manufacturing, combined with his extensive public service experience, makes him a valuable asset in helping shape Utah’s economic future. We’re excited to add his insight and perspective to our exceptional board — an outstanding group that consistently champions the expansion of Utah’s businesses.” (Read More)
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