Media Center
Consequence of cuts
Salt Lake Tribune, 09/03/2010
Even if Utah accepts federal money, schools may only see half of it
Deseret News, 09/03/2010
Attorneys say Utah can’t block $101M in school aid
Salt Lake Tribune, 09/02/2010
Utah will get new school testing system
Salt Lake Tribune, 09/02/2010
Tough course
Salt Lake Tribune, 08/31/2010
FAST FACT:
The proportion of 7th through 12th grade public school science teachers with majors in their field has increased by 26%, making Utah one of the top 2 most improved states in the nation.
Action Center
"The power of our state comes from people who are concerned about their government... Government is a personal responsibility. You are the greatest safeguard against depersonalized government and the antidote to apathy."
— Governor John Huntsman Jr. State of State Address 2008
One of the many benefits of the 2007 petition drive and referendum was a renewed sense of how important it is for each of us to take an active role in our representative democracy. For many people, signing the petition or gathering signatures was a first step into the world of political involvement. Thousands of volunteers reached out to their communities, educated their families, friends and neighbors, and stood up to elected officials who had forgotten who they are supposed to represent. With the resounding defeat of Referendum 1, we sent a message that we stand for, in President Lincoln's famous words, "a government of the people, by the people, for the people."
To encourage continued citizen involvement in state and local government, Utahns for Public Schools provides this Action Center section on our website. Follow the links below to learn how you can make a difference in state government and influence education policy.
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