Hundreds of Utah teachers are choosing new careers outside of education this school year. Those still working with Utah students can’t help but ask: Will this be the year Utahns put our kids first?
Never before has the need for strengthening public education in Utah been clearer. As Utah Teachers of the Year, we know the opportunity to improve academic outcomes for Utah kids can be reached by voting for Question 1.
Kids in Utah are not reaching our collective expectations despite the best efforts of dedicated teachers. Fewer than 50 percent of Utah students are proficient in math, science or English, according to end-of-level testing.