Utah is leading the way in education outcomes, proudly ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and backed by some of the finest schools and educators. A strong education system means a brighter future for Utah’s families, offering students the skills and opportunities they need to succeed and strengthening our communities in the process. We’re working to help cultivate the best learning environment for children while preserving local control, enhancing school choice and supporting Utah’s teachers.
Over the past six years, we have worked to ensure every family, student and teacher has access to quality schooling and resources that meet their needs by:
- Providing the largest direct increase to teachers’ compensation
- Increasing new teachers starting salaries by 35.1%, making Utah’s teacher starting salary the second highest in the nation (since 2020)
- Doubling education funding
- Enacting school choice
- Expanding full-day kindergarten
- Adding teacher prep days
We are committed to policies that enhance learning outcomes for students and provide meaningful support for teachers.
To continue improving outcomes, we are working to address a major classroom distraction— cellphones. With 97% of students using cellphones during school hours and 72% of high school teachers identifying cellphone distraction as a major issue, it’s clear that the current approach isn’t working.
The solution is straightforward: shift the baseline cellphone policy in schools to prohibit use during school hours, while still allowing districts the flexibility to craft their own rules. By redefining the standard, we can help students stay focused, relieve teachers of unnecessary burdens and maintain local control.
The solution is both practical and effective: shift the baseline cellphone policy in schools to prohibit use during school hours while still allowing districts the flexibility to craft their own policies that best suit their needs. By redefining the standard, we can help students stay focused, relieve teachers of unnecessary burdens and maintain local control.