Word on the Street

“I believe that teachers and parents should be more involved in kids’ schooling – how they’re doing with their school work and activities.”

Jodi Christensen, Moab

“America’s schools should take the money that goes to funding for the jails and put those funds to update the books and computers and overall schools.”

Tyson Heckathorn, Moab

“At the end of the day, teachers don’t make enough to babysit, or talk over a roomful of students, or grade papers all morning, day and night. They have lives too … With an increased paycheck, teachers will seek more efforts to effectively teach students, not only because they want to make an impact in their lives, but (because) they are also being rewarded and recognized.”

Katie McKay, Moab

“How can we improve education in America?”