The Utah System of Higher Ed is responding.
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The goal is to get 70% of Utah third graders reading at grade level by 2027.
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“It's taken far too long for some of these conversations to happen. But they are happening. And institutions are adapting to the changing demographics of those who are serving.”

The Department of Interior recently released a report on Indigenous boarding schools in America. Of the 408 reported, eight were in Utah and three of them are still operating. Journalists and activists say this is the first time the U.S. government has acknowledged the abuse of Native children and the erasure of Native culture.
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School districts are updating policies to comply with the new state law on inappropriate materials, but conflicting guidance has some unsure of how to address the issue.
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Gov. Cox addressed reporters while recovering from COVID-19. He said his symptoms were mostly mild and he didn’t take any antivirals to treat his infection.
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For Cox, it’s been an “interesting time” to be governor.
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During the interim session, the Health and Human Health Services committee heard from insurance companies, health organizations and some drug companies about best practices for reducing drug prices.
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The exchange is for low-revenue generating state land within the monument for developable federal land in 21 counties across the state.
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