UEPC Updates

The Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) is proud to participate in the 2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference this week in Park City, Utah. We invite you to stop by our exhibitor table to connect with our team, learn more about our current partnerships, and explore how we support leadership, learning, and improvement in rural education across the state.

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 11:59 PM

This book provides comprehensive guidelines and case studies for creating inclusive camp programs, emphasizing the benefits and strategies for integrating campers of all abilities.

Monday, October 02, 2023 07:00 AM

This interactive dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of STEM policies, education, and outcomes in Utah from 1999 to 2019, highlighting variations by demographics and comparing state data to national trends.

Monday, November 30, 2020 07:00 AM

This announcement highlights upcoming research studies on STEM education, career and technical education pathways, and educator retention in Utah, focusing on factors influencing student and teacher outcomes.

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 07:00 AM

Bryan Becherini from the Utah Education Policy Center interviews Luke Rassmussen, Principal of Ogden High School, about his school's experience and advice regarding blended learning with Canvas, a Learning Management System.

Monday, March 23, 2020 11:36 PM

Bryan Becherini interviews Dani Sloan about virtual collaboration for online learning, discussing strategies and resources to enhance instructional technology.

Monday, March 23, 2020 07:00 AM

Bryan Becherini interviews Meghan Merideth and Justin Brooksby about essential actions for schools and leaders during the early stages of transitioning to remote learning, providing valuable resources and insights.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 07:00 AM

Bryan Becherini interviews Wendy Rush about Tier 1 instruction in both synchronous and asynchronous environments, providing insights for Utah teachers transitioning to online learning.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 07:00 AM

Dr. Cori Groth and Matthew Pecsok co-wrote an article with University Neighborhood Partners about developing a comprehensive evaluation system to support the UNP Long-Range Plan, including a new logic model and annual evaluation report.

Thursday, February 06, 2020 07:00 AM

Dr. Andrea Rorrer, Dr. Janice Bradley and Dr. Cori Groth published "Lift and lead," an article about "what it takes to thrive as a leader of a turnaround school" in Learning Forward's The Learning Professional.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 07:00 AM

As many as 99,000 Utah youth may be left unsupervised when the school day ends.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 07:00 AM

The UEPC was recently honored as a National AfterSchool Association's (NAA) Most Influential in Research and Evaluation 2018.

Monday, June 25, 2018 07:00 AM

Dr. Andrea K. Rorrer, Director of the UEPC, talked with Doug Fabrizio on RadioWest about the value and satisfaction of Utah teachers.

Thursday, April 19, 2018 04:00 PM

A study by the Utah Education Policy Center found that students who participated in afterschool programs designed to serve those affected by intergenerational poverty performed better on year-end state assessments compared to the same students’ performance in the years they did not participate.

Thursday, April 19, 2018 07:00 AM

A study by the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) found that choosing to make a difference isn’t just a reason for becoming a teacher.

Thursday, January 25, 2018 07:00 AM

A UEPC report on home visiting is highlighted by the Council for a Strong America in Parenting Works: The Public Safety and Economic Benefits of Home Visiting in Utah.

Thursday, June 29, 2017 07:00 AM

Dr. Yongmei Ni was interviewed by ABC 4 about teacher raises and salary in Utah.

Thursday, May 18, 2017 07:00 AM

A report by the Utah Education Policy Center reveals that 56% of public school educators who began teaching in 2008 left by 2015, with ongoing research into the reasons behind this high attrition rate.

Monday, April 10, 2017 07:00 AM

Allison Nicholson, Research Associate at the UEPC, was interviewed by KUER about three teacher turnover research briefs and data brief recently released by the UEPC. Check out the article and interview here. In addition, the reports were covered by The Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News, KSL, and US News & World Report.

Monday, March 20, 2017 07:00 AM

In collaboration with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC published three Utah teacher turnover briefs and a summary brief.

Friday, January 27, 2017 07:00 AM

Dr. Andrea Rorrer and Allison Nicholson were featured in a Deseret News article about the Informed Decisions 2016 Utah Educators Policy Brief. The UEPC authored the brief in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 07:00 AM

In partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, the UEPC co-published an Informed Decisions 2016 Election Brief on early learning.

Saturday, October 01, 2016 07:00 AM

BRIDGEWORKS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: Developing Student Responsive Learning Environments

Thursday, September 15, 2016 07:00 AM

Dr. Andrea Rorrer presented on teacher retention in Utah at the Joint Education Conference.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 07:00 AM

Allison Nicholson, Research Associate at the UEPC, and Dianne Meppen, Director of Survey Research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, sat down with ABC 4 Utah to discuss education issues important to voters as identified by Informed Decisions 2016. See the interview and read the Education Focus Group Snapshot for the "Informed Decisions 2016,” a collaborative project of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 07:00 AM

In collaboration with Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC is exploring the teaching labor force in Utah through multiple data and research briefs. This first brief gives a general overview of the topic of teacher shortages and compiles existing data to help policymakers and the public understand the issue. Look for additional briefs in Spring 2017.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 07:00 AM