I appreciate Envision Utah’s recent efforts to examine how to engage, retain and support teachers in Utah. Their report, “A Vision for Teacher Excellence,” is informative, specific, and encouraging. Much thought and collaboration has gone into its creation.
During my 35 years of teaching in Utah, and since retiring, I have watched how proposed allocations for increased educational funding have been swallowed up by various economic factors, while salaries, class sizes and per-pupil spending remain relatively static.
One of the biggest factors is growth. There is a perennial need for new schools, more educators and increased teaching resources.