Martha Harris
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Martha Harris
@marthajharris.bsky.social
Education Reporter @KUER
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Utah State Univeristy will have a "voluntary separation incentive program" in response to a #utleg bill and budget cuts.

A letter sent to faculty and staff today said the buyouts will happen "prior to considering other actions, including potential layoffs."
March 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
In response to the bill being signed into law, the Utah Education Association says they’re exploring “all possible avenues to ensure our advocacy efforts continue, which could include a ballot referendum.” Here’s their full response.
February 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
BREAKING: Gov. Cox signed HB267, which makes it impossible for Utah’s public labor unions to collectively bargain.

Here’s the short statement he released.
February 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The Nation's Report Card is out today. Here's how Utah students did.

While Utah largely outperformed national averages, 4th and 8th grade math and reading scores are still below pre-pandemic levels.
www.kuer.org/education/20...
January 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM