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Utah public preschool bill headed toward final votes after clearing House committee
Mar. 07, 2016
An $11 million expansion of public preschool is on track for passage as the Utah Legislature begins its final week of deliberations. The bill was prioritized for funding under the...
Read the ArticleSenate committee OKs $11M expansion of public preschool in Utah
Feb. 04, 2016
Between 3,000 and 4,000 Utah children would have access to public preschool and early education programs if a bill approved unanimously by a Senate committee on Thursday becomes law. The...
Read the ArticleCommittee approves $11.5M bill to expand public preschool
Feb. 04, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY — Adding to a legislative focus on early childhood education, lawmakers gave early approval Thursday to a bill that would expand preschool offerings to Utah children. The...
Read the Article3 ways Utahns can be ‘all in’ for schools and kids
Jan. 30, 2016
As the Legislature begins to tackle the herculean task of funding Utah schools, every Utahn can also play a role in supporting education and ensuring all children succeed. KSL devoted...
3 ways Utahns can be 'all in' for schools and kidsOp-ed: ‘Promise Partnership’ is producing real results
Jan. 16, 2016
Last year, the 37 businesses, government institutions, faith groups, non-profits, school districts and institutions of higher education that comprise the Promise Partnership Regional Council told you about our early efforts...
Read the ArticleUnited Way echoes call for early childhood education funding
Jan. 06, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY — Community leaders are joining a chorus of advocates calling on lawmakers to expand funding for preschool and optional extended-day kindergarten in Utah. That kind of investment,...
Read the ArticleIs collective impact the answer for at-risk students?
Nov. 19, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY — Ensuring a capable and confident workforce for Utah's economy first requires helping students see something in themselves they may not know exists. It requires embracing cultural...
Read the ArticleHarvard report: SLC becoming ‘poster child’ for collaborative student support
Sep. 28, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY — Getting students to read proficiently, do well at math and graduate from high school takes more than 180 days a year of sitting in a classroom,...
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