Granite Education Association

House leaders promise to restore $21 million to public education

GOP House leaders say $21 million will be restored to the state's public education budget before the 2010 Legislature adjourns Thursday.

School district looks for help to meet budget demands

After deep cuts made last year, the Granite School District must cut another three to four percent from its budget this year.

Bill that would have given Jordan School District $15 million is defeated

Hopes for a bill that would have recouped $15 million from Canyons School District were dashed Wednesday night as the legislation failed to pass through the House Education Committee.

Use Rainy Day Fund now, Beattie urges Legislature

Business leaders and Beattie expressed concerns that decreases in education spending would mean a reduced labor pool, a shrinking job market and bad news for Utah businesses — something Beattie called "a step backward."

Legislature approves mandatory background checks for school employees, volunteers

Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would require school employees and unsupervised volunteers to undergo criminal background checks before beginning work at a public school.

Utah Legislature: Preliminary public education budget bill has deep cuts

While lawmakers say they hope the public education spending bill won't go through as is because it reflects 12 percent budget cut, the bill passed in the House on Wednesday.

Bill to prohibit paid union leave clears committee

A bill that would prohibit school districts from paying the salaries of teachers who leave the classroom to engage in union activities cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday.

Utah Legislature: Bill allowing universities to charter K-12 schools passes committee

A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would allow universities and colleges to charter K-12 schools.

Rules for creating Utah school districts proposed

The Utah House has approved a measure to modify the procedure for establishing new school districts.

Background checks could rise in Utah schools

Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that could impose more criminal background checks on school employees.

Utah Legislature 2010: Public education facing further cuts

Lawmakers are considering a 4 percent cut to education for fiscal year 2010 and a 5 percent cut for 2011.

Gov. addresses ethics reform, budget issues ahead of 2010 session

Public education has already been trimmed by more than 5 percent this school year, and another 4 percent reduction could be coming.

Obama to seek $1.35 billion more for education

President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he'll ask Congress for $1.35 billion to extend an education grant program for states, saying that getting schools right "will shape our future as a nation."

Obama announces teacher training initiative

President Barack Obama announced a $250 million initiative Wednesday to train math and science teachers and help meet his goal of pushing America's students from the middle to the top of the pack in those subjects in the next decade.

Soda-less schools see drop in revenue

The Granite School District says it has lost a quarter of a million dollars in the year since caffeine and carbonation left the vending machines.

Teachers should be treated with respect and trust

Public education will change when its leaders create a culture where teachers are treated with respect and trust in their professional abilities.

Year-round schools pitch fails -- for now

The Utah Taxpayers Association lost round one in the fight to move public schools to year-round schedules.

Plan would give districts more time to judge teachers

Some Utah teachers might have to wait up to two more years to earn career status if a bill that gained committee approval Wednesday passes next legislative session.

Voters headed to approving school bonds

Voters in Davis and Granite school districts were apparently feeling generous Tuesday, approving borrowing half-a-billion dollars to build and upgrade schools.

Granite sets vaccine guidelines

The Granite School Board unanimously approved guidelines Tuesday night to prepare for the potential H1N1 vaccine distribution in schools.

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