At Envision Utah, we know that shaping the future of education requires listening to the people who experience it firsthand—teachers, students, parents, and community leaders.
Through a series of focus groups, surveys, and in-depth research studies, we’ve gathered valuable insights into Utahns’ hopes, concerns, and priorities for education across the state. Below, you’ll find a collection of reports and research findings that shed light on key themes and challenges, as well as opportunities to strengthen our education system for generations to come.
2025 Utah College Advising Corps (UCAC) Report
Summary: Key findings from high school student and college advisor interviews about access, readiness, and barriers to higher education.
2025 Teacher Focus Group Report
Summary: Perspectives from teachers across Utah on current challenges, resources, and policy priorities in K–12 classrooms.
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2025 Values Study – Hart + Mind (Coming Soon)
Summary: A comprehensive look into Utahns' deeply held values around education, student success, and future preparedness.
2024–2025 College Student Career Survey – Lighthouse (Coming Soon)
Summary: Insights from Utah college students on career aspirations, perceived preparation, and alignment with state workforce demands.
A VISION FOR TEACHER EXCELLENCE
Our education staff worked with a task force of Utah’s most influential minds in education, business, and policy to tackle an important unanswered question: in Utah's current market, how do we need to compensate teachers in order to attract our best and brightest into the profession—and keep them in the classroom long-term? Together we’ve answered that question.