The teacher-to-student ratio in public schools in Utah is a significant concern that needs to be addressed

Our legislators are expected to be experts in just about anything you can think of. They are responsible for voting on bills that affect areas ranging from education to wildlife to transportation,...

I find encouragement in the idea that big things start small. I’ve seen that phrase come up in many aspects of life. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend Educator Day on the Hill with other UEA...

On February 3, I joined the Policy Ambassadors at the Capitol for Educator Day on the Hill. I applied for the program at the beginning of the school year to become more involved in local politics...

This is my seventh Educator Day on the Hill (EDOH) and my first as a Policy Ambassador. Many first-time attendees seem nervous about attending EDOH, learning about the bills on the Hill, meeting...

Going up to The Hill was different this year. It was my first time since Covid and the first time as a mom and educator. I spent two Fridays on The Hill this year, and each experience was very...

Ready, Set, Eyes Open! First of all, it is an incredible honor to be chosen as a UEA Ambassador. Not only have I experienced a new adventure, but I have been able to step outside of my box; my...

During the 2022-2023 school year, I had the privilege of participating as an advanced Policy Ambassador for the Utah Education Association. I am also a special education teacher. I became a special...

In the past legislative session, I had the opportunity to serve as a policy ambassador for the UEA. Through the educational seminar, I learned a lot about the legislative process and was able to...

    My go-to phrase about advocacy is, “small actions matter, they add up to a bigger impact or change”. I feel as if I say this all the time to people. It can be very hard to see a...