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Bill to teach consent in Utah schools fails to pass committee

By Lindsey Reese
February 12, 2021 12:00 AM
A bill that would have required Utah schools to include consent in their public sex education curriculum was defeated this week in Utah's House Education Committee.
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Campus

Young students describe their experience inside a Chinese immersion classroom

By Sadie Anderson
April 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Jamie Holzer and her children Alana, Callee, T.J. and Sadie all take part in the Chinese immersion program in the Davis County School District. (Sadie Anderson)
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State

Utah parents, teachers say standardized testing bill a mistake

By Harriet Norcross
March 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Some Utah teachers and parents have expressed opposition to HB118 is because they do not believe standardized testing scores can replace schoolwork. (AP Photo)
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State

HB291: Bill aiming to improve Utah concurrent enrollment passes out of committee

By Harriet Norcross
February 22, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill being considered in the current legislative session seeks to create consistent criteria for instructors and students to improve Utah's concurrent enrollment education. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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State

HB71: Bill would clarify what Utah teachers can say about contraceptives

By Harriet Norcross
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
During the 2019 General Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers are considering a bill which would provide clarifications for health education teachers about what content is prohibited. (Mallory Jesperson)
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Local

Utah sex education bill fails; $100 million school safety assessment moves forward

By Lilian Whitney
February 14, 2019 12:00 AM
An elementary school student in Provo considers his homework. The Utah House Education Committee voted on two crucial bills last week that could dramatically impact both sex education and school safety resources for Utah students. (Universe Photo)
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Local

Organization promotes Utah education tax hikes

By Madalyn Mcrae
July 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Our Schools Now is proposing a law that would increase taxes to generate revenue for public education.
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State

Utah 2017 Legislative Session education bills increase budget, privacy protections

By Katelyn Kenedy
April 06, 2017 12:00 AM
Utah Legislators passed bills to increase education funding and protect student privacy during the 2017 Legislative Session. (Porter Chelson)
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Local

Governor Herbert names new education adviser

By Erica Palmer
January 22, 2014 12:00 AM
Utah Governor Gary Herbert named Tami Pyfer as his new education adviser Jan. 21, as he continues to set his focus on improving Utah's education.
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