Now that the state has a surplus, local officials are calling for more funding for schools to be added to this year's budget. (wrvo.org)
Even if they succeed in getting more funding for public education, there is a good chance that it will not result in substantial pay raises for teachers. (showmeinstitute.org)
At the same time, the «Our Schools Now» group launched their own petition drive this week to provide more funding for schools through a sales and income tax hike. (utahpubliceducation.org)