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Board adopts new mission and vision, adds purpose preamble and approves multiple strategic priorities

5937182 · October 4, 2025
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After a two-day workshop and extensive discussion, the board adopted a new mission and vision, added a short purpose preamble referencing the Constitution, and approved multiple strategic priorities covering educator quality, instruction, attendance and oversight.

The Utah State Board of Education approved a revised mission and vision and a brief purpose statement on Wednesday after members reviewed feedback from a recent two-day strategic workshop and a steering committee.

The board adopted the following language for the vision and mission: - Vision: "Open doors of opportunity for all Utah children." - Mission: "Academic and organizational excellence in Utah education for an elevated, educated citizenry."

Members also approved a short purpose preamble to appear before those statements: "The Utah State Board of Education is responsible for general oversight and supervision of the public education system as…

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