@UTPublicEd

This is the official Twitter feed for Utah’s K-12 public education. Follow us to get the latest news on policies, programs, news releases, and more. #UTed

 Salt Lake City, Utah
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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.
Utah ACT scores are up! 20.1, Utah average ACT up from 19.9! National average is 18.8.

ALT Utah ACT scores are up! 20.1, Utah average ACT up from 19.9! National average is 18.8.

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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
Red Ribbon Week. Image found on redribbon.org, Lauren Andrews.

ALT Red Ribbon Week. Image found on redribbon.org, Lauren Andrews.

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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
Utah's K-12 Enrollment. 2026-2027 School year data. 640,471 total K-12 students. 2.4% decrease.

ALT Utah's K-12 Enrollment. 2026-2027 School year data. 640,471 total K-12 students. 2.4% decrease.

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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
National School Bus Safety Week.

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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.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Stop Bullying.

ALT October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Stop Bullying.

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It’s National School Lunch Week! We want to recognize and thank the school nutrition professionals across Utah who help provide nutritious meals to students each school day. Thank you! #NSLW26 #USBE
National School Lunch Week October 12-19, 2026

ALT National School Lunch Week October 12-19, 2026

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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
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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.
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.

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.

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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
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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
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