Utah schools to receive biggest payout in endowment's history
In the coming school year, the School LAND Trust program will provide Utah public schools with $45.8 million, a 17 percent increase from last year and the largest payout in the program's 15-year history. Ref. Source 7w
Board proposes closing 2 charter schools, putting school year in jeopardy
The Utah State Charter School board on Thursday proposed closing two charter schools in Salt Lake County that were on probation for budget and academic problems, among others. Ref. Source 4i
Salt Lake school district under federal investigation for claims of discrimination
Federal education authorities are looking into allegations of racial discrimination and unfair treatment against minority students in the Salt Lake School District. Ref. Source 3g
Survey: Utahns want targeted funding for education
Results from Envision Utah's survey show Utahns widely recognize education as an area that deserves additional investment, and most people are willing to pay more for a better educational program. Ref. Source 7t