National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:
Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2019-1 Best Practices in Education - Teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor in student achievement; teacher’s knowledge of subject matter and effective pedagogies for teaching specific content and skills, along with particular knowledge about their students’ backgrounds, interests, and learning styles are central to effective teaching and learning; and to build teacher capacity the focus should be on policy, training, pedagogy, infrastructure development, teacher welfare, and empowerment.
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:
Utah PTA Legislative Priority #4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.
