As Utah County Democrats, we believe that education is our most important investment in the future. We uphold our country’s longstanding commitment to public education as the foundation of a democratic republic.

We deplore Utah's ranking as the lowest in per pupil spending and the highest in students per teacher in the nation. We stand for strengthening our public schools through adequate funding to allow for smaller class sizes, higher salaries to better attract and retain talented teachers, and better equipped facilities to provide a world- class and well-rounded education for every student. We also call for sufficient resources for higher education, that our colleges and universities may fulfill their roles in preparing individuals for employment opportunities that yield personal satisfaction and economic growth.

We believe that funding education must be a priority and that tax policy should reflect this priority. We must reverse the policies that are eroding the revenue stream for education.

We believe in local control of our public schools. We oppose unfunded and unnecessary mandates and punitive legislation from state and federal government. We call for the development of local working partnerships between educators and parents, to help every student develop the reasoning and social skills required to become a contributing member of society in our increasingly global economy. Our children are our most precious resource. With broad community involvement, we can implement bold innovations to strengthen education in our state.