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Planning a visit or need to contact us? Please note the upcoming days USBE offices will be closed:
July 3 – Independence Day
July 24 – Pioneer Day
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Oct 12 – Columbus Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving
Dec 25 – Christmas
ALT Planning a visit or need to contact us? Please note the upcoming days the Utah State Board of Education offices will be closed for the remainder of the year: Upcoming Closures: July 3 – Independence Day July 24 – Pioneer Day Sept 7 – Labor Day Oct 12 – Columbus Day Nov 11 – Veterans Day Nov 26 – Thanksgiving Dec 25 – Christmas
Utah students are showing continued growth on the ACT!
Utah’s class of 2026 earned an average ACT composite score of 20.1, up from 19.9 last year and above the national average of 18.8.
ALT Utah ACT scores are up! 20.1, Utah average ACT up from 19.9! National average is 18.8.
A few highlights:
- UT ranked #1 in average composite score among states where 90% or more of graduates tested
- UT led this group in college-readiness benchmark attainment across English, reading, math, & science
- Math & reading benchmark attainment both increased from 2025
We’re proud of the work of Utah students, teachers, and schools as we continue helping every student prepare for success after high school.
To read more, go to schools.utah.gov/publicrelat…
Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23–31! The week raises awareness about drug prevention & supports healthy, drug-free choices for students.
For resources check out the USBE Substance Use Prevention Resources website, loom.ly/fD6YuPc.
Image: redribbon.org
ALT Red Ribbon Week. Image found on redribbon.org, Lauren Andrews.
New statewide data show Utah’s changing public K-12 enrollment for 2026-27:
640,471 students, down 2.4%
School District enrollment: 553,310, down 3.1%
Charter School enrollment: 87,161, up 2.3%
To learn more, go to loom.ly/eq9-XX0
ALT Utah's K-12 Enrollment. 2026-2027 School year data. 640,471 total K-12 students. 2.4% decrease.
October 19–23 is National School Bus Safety Week!
We recognize Utah’s school transportation professionals and their commitment to keeping students safe on and around school buses each day.
Learn more at napt.org/nsbsw
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #USBE
ALT National School Bus Safety Week.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Knowing how to recognize bullying and respond appropriately is an important part of prevention. That starts with understanding the difference between peer conflict and bullying.
ALT October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Stop Bullying.
Conflict can often be worked through with guidance and problem-solving, while bullying involves an imbalance of power and intentional harm and requires adults to step in and stop the behavior.
Learn more about recognizing and responding to bullying: loom.ly/p79Fn_s
A few extra minutes in the morning routine can make a bigger difference than it seems. Small shift, smoother start.
EveryDayCountsUT, MorningRoutine, SchoolSpirit, AttendanceMatters, InspiringMinds, UtahSchools, UtahEducation, UtahFamilies, UtahStateBoardOfEducation
Dyslexia can affect how accurately or quickly someone reads words and spells, and it can look different for every learner. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, talking with their teacher or school can be a good place to start.
ALT October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by difficulties in reading and or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both.
New month, same mission: helping every Utah student show up for the school days that shape them.
AttendanceAwarenessMonth, EveryDayCountsUT, FallIntoARoutine, InspiringMinds, UtahSchools, UtahEducation, UtahFamilies, UtahStateBoardOfEducation
October is National Principals Month! Great schools depend on strong leadership, and we’re grateful for Utah’s principals and the difference they make each day. Thank you for all you do!
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #USBE
It’s National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to Utah’s school custodians for all you do to keep schools clean, safe and welcoming for students and staff.
We appreciate you today and every day!
#CustodianAppreciationDay #USBE
ALT National Custodian Appreciation Day
Join the 10th Annual Utah Apple Crunch! Apple Crunch provides a fun, hands-on opportunity for K-12 and early childhood students to explore healthy foods, support Utah farmers, and discover the importance of local food systems.
Also, this month is National Farm to School Month. Celebrate by helping students connect with local agriculture & learn where their food comes from.
Register today and join schools, childcare providers, families, & communities across Utah in celebrating Apple Crunch Day! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
On Friday, October 2, Utahns across the state are invited to participate in the Utah Reads Statewide Read-A-Thon!
Set aside an hour, pick up a book and celebrate the joy of reading.
Tune in for the statewide livestream beginning at 9:30 a.m. at loom.ly/3iAojys
ALT Statewide read-a-thon. October 2, 2026 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Upcoming Board Meeting
The Utah State Board of Education Meeting will be on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 9 a.m.
View the meeting agenda at usbe.portal.civicclerk.com
Watch the meeting live at youtube.com/@USBE-Media
Welcome back to a new school year! Superintendent Molly Hart reminds us that student success is a shared responsibility. When families, educators & communities work together, we can make a meaningful difference.
A Back-to-School message: youtube.com/watch?v=ujdNUMr-…
