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Planning a visit or need to contact us? Please note the upcoming days USBE offices will be closed:
July 3 – Independence Day
July 24 – Pioneer Day
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Oct 12 – Columbus Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving
Dec 25 – Christmas
July 3 – Independence Day
July 24 – Pioneer Day
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Oct 12 – Columbus Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving
Dec 25 – Christmas
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Today is National STEM/STEAM Day!
Today we celebrate Utah students who explore, create, solve problems, and discover through science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, and the educators who make it possible!
Today we celebrate Utah students who explore, create, solve problems, and discover through science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, and the educators who make it possible!
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USBE is seeking public feedback on the draft of the Digital Literacy Strands and Standards.
The public comment period is open through December 4.
Learn more and submit feedback at loom.ly/wlcVS68
The public comment period is open through December 4.
Learn more and submit feedback at loom.ly/wlcVS68
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Daren Lentz, a mathematics teacher at South Cache Middle School in Cache County School District, will represent Utah in the 2027 National Teacher of the Year program.
To read the news release, please go to loom.ly/iCQRL3g
To read the news release, please go to loom.ly/iCQRL3g
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Daren steps into this role following the passing of Talia Casares, who was selected as the 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year in September. Talia will permanently hold the distinction of 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year.
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We are grateful to Daren for taking on this responsibility with care and for his commitment to representing Utah’s educators and students.
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The Utah State Board of Education Meeting will be on November 5, 2026, starting at 9 a.m.
View the meeting agenda at usbe.portal.civicclerk.com
Watch the meeting live at youtube.com/@USBE-Media
View the meeting agenda at usbe.portal.civicclerk.com
Watch the meeting live at youtube.com/@USBE-Media
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November is Military Family Appreciation Month.
Utah’s Purple Star Schools help military-connected students and families navigate school transitions and feel supported in their new communities.
Learn more at schools.utah.gov/parent/militar…
Utah’s Purple Star Schools help military-connected students and families navigate school transitions and feel supported in their new communities.
Learn more at schools.utah.gov/parent/militar…
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#NationalScholarshipMonth is a great time to explore opportunities! Students looking to continue their education can find scholarship resources through USBE and their school’s counseling office or scholarship coordinator.
schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/…
schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/…
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Utah students are showing continued growth on the ACT!
Utah’s class of 2026 earned an average ACT composite score of 20.1, up from 19.9 last year and above the national average of 18.8.
Utah’s class of 2026 earned an average ACT composite score of 20.1, up from 19.9 last year and above the national average of 18.8.
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A few highlights:
- UT ranked #1 in average composite score among states where 90% or more of graduates tested
- UT led this group in college-readiness benchmark attainment across English, reading, math, & science
- Math & reading benchmark attainment both increased from 2025
- UT ranked #1 in average composite score among states where 90% or more of graduates tested
- UT led this group in college-readiness benchmark attainment across English, reading, math, & science
- Math & reading benchmark attainment both increased from 2025
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We’re proud of the work of Utah students, teachers, and schools as we continue helping every student prepare for success after high school.
To read more, go to schools.utah.gov/publicrelation…
To read more, go to schools.utah.gov/publicrelation…
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Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23–31! The week raises awareness about drug prevention & supports healthy, drug-free choices for students.
For resources check out the USBE Substance Use Prevention Resources website, loom.ly/fD6YuPc.
Image: redribbon.org
For resources check out the USBE Substance Use Prevention Resources website, loom.ly/fD6YuPc.
Image: redribbon.org
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New statewide data show Utah’s changing public K-12 enrollment for 2026-27:
640,471 students, down 2.4%
School District enrollment: 553,310, down 3.1%
Charter School enrollment: 87,161, up 2.3%
To learn more, go to loom.ly/eq9-XX0
640,471 students, down 2.4%
School District enrollment: 553,310, down 3.1%
Charter School enrollment: 87,161, up 2.3%
To learn more, go to loom.ly/eq9-XX0
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October 19–23 is National School Bus Safety Week!
We recognize Utah’s school transportation professionals and their commitment to keeping students safe on and around school buses each day.
Learn more at napt.org/nsbsw
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #USBE
We recognize Utah’s school transportation professionals and their commitment to keeping students safe on and around school buses each day.
Learn more at napt.org/nsbsw
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #USBE
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Knowing how to recognize bullying and respond appropriately is an important part of prevention. That starts with understanding the difference between peer conflict and bullying.
Knowing how to recognize bullying and respond appropriately is an important part of prevention. That starts with understanding the difference between peer conflict and bullying.
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Conflict can often be worked through with guidance and problem-solving, while bullying involves an imbalance of power and intentional harm and requires adults to step in and stop the behavior.
Learn more about recognizing and responding to bullying: loom.ly/p79Fn_s
Learn more about recognizing and responding to bullying: loom.ly/p79Fn_s
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A few extra minutes in the morning routine can make a bigger difference than it seems. Small shift, smoother start.
EveryDayCountsUT, MorningRoutine, SchoolSpirit, AttendanceMatters, InspiringMinds, UtahSchools, UtahEducation, UtahFamilies, UtahStateBoardOfEducation
EveryDayCountsUT, MorningRoutine, SchoolSpirit, AttendanceMatters, InspiringMinds, UtahSchools, UtahEducation, UtahFamilies, UtahStateBoardOfEducation
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Dyslexia can affect how accurately or quickly someone reads words and spells, and it can look different for every learner. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, talking with their teacher or school can be a good place to start.
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