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About Utahns for Public Schools

Utahns for Public Schools is a coalition of parents, teachers, and others interested in the quality of education provided to Utah children.

 

What we believe

UTPS believes public schools must be accountable to citizens, and citizens must also be accountable to public schools. Utahns can provide a model for their children of the merits of a well-educated citizenry by supporting public education, engaging with their local schools, and advocating for better and more equitable public education policies.

At a time when budgets are tight, a significant number of children live in poverty, and many communities suffer from a range of social challenges, the need is as great as ever for a strong public education system. Our coalition is focused on advocating for the kinds of meaningful change that will meet the growing needs of Utah students. Our website provides information and tools for citizens and policy makers who want to make a difference in their communities.

 

UTPS Mission

In order to advance the quality of public education through improved state and local policymaking, UTPS will prepare and disseminate accurate, timely information; support well-informed public engagement; and advocate for ethical and transparent governance.

 

Utahns for Public Schools Community

In addition to thousands of individuals, the following organizations pledged their support to Utahns for Public Schools:

• Utah Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

• Utah School Boards Association (USBA)

• Utah School Superintendents Association (USSA)

• Utah School Employees Association (USEA)

• Utah Education Association (UEA)

• NAACP - Salt Lake Chapter

• League of Women Voters

• Utah Association of Elementary School Principals (UAESP)

• Utah Association of Secondary School Principals (UASSP)

• Voices for Utah Children

• Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities

• Communities for Quality Education (CQE)

• American Association of University Women

• American Civil Liberties Union

• Utah Family Partnership Network

• National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) - Utah Section

• Utah School Counselor Association (USCA)

• Americans United for Separation of Church and State

• Utah Consortium of Educational Leaders (UCEL)

 

Utahns for Public Schools Board of Directors

• Bonnie Palmer, Chair

• Kory Holdaway, Treasurer

• Cheryl Phipps, Secretary

• Dawn Davies

• Gainell Rogers
• Patti Harrington

• Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh

• Vik Arnold

• Sheryl Allen

• Kim Burningham

• Kim Campbell

• Charlene Lui

• Alan Smith

• Tania Knauer

 

For more information about UTPS, or to volunteer, please email us at info@utahnsforpublicschools.org

All correspondence can be mailed to:
Utahns for Public Schools

P.O. Box 1200

Washington, UT  84780

Carmen Snow

1.435.632.4809

Executive Director