About Jennie Earl
I love representing Northern Utah on the Utah State School Board. I have worked to implement practical, common-sense approaches to education policy—the kind that actually work in real classrooms. My focus is on helping schools better support students and families by staying grounded in what makes the greatest impact on student learning. I have worked to improve the resources available for educators including classroom funding, professional time, and easier licensing procedures.
I’m passionate about improving student outcomes by tackling real challenges schools face today including: effective instruction, better standards, technology use, behavior management, and school safety. I’m guided by a strong belief that clear expectations, knowledge-rich curriculum, and better communication between families and educators can truly make a difference for students across Utah.
I hold a master’s degree in education from Weber State University and have taught special education and currently teach middle school math (my favorite part of the day). I am familiar with the many application of the many educational choices available for families.
I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue to improve education in Utah and look forward to earning your vote this fall.
Jennie's Priorities
Assisting Parents
Appropriate Technology
Assisting Parents
- Promote positive engagement between schools and parents.
- Focus on structures that build academic success.
- Keep parents informed on education issues
- Increase flexibility, access and options for families.
Effective Policy
Appropriate Technology
Assisting Parents
- support effective instructional practices
- Require high expectations from students to educators
- Funding accountability
- Eliminate ineffective programs
Educator support
Appropriate Technology
Appropriate Technology
- Adoption of clear usable standards for classroom implementation
- Expanding time and resources for educators
- Consolidate and simplify demands placed on Utah educators.
Appropriate Technology
Appropriate Technology
Appropriate Technology
- Protect the privacy of students and educators
- Evaluate and strengthen data contracts and agreements.
- Prohibit policies and programs that surveil students.
- Advocate for the proper technology in school settings.
- Create an age appropriate framework for AI.
Priorities
Assisting Parents
Jennie works to promote positive engagement between parents and schools. As a state board member, she assists parents in working with their local schools, leveraging information for better academic outcomes, and helping parents navigate Utah's education system and the many options available today.
Effective Policy
Utah’s new strategic plan renews the State Board’s commitment to academic excellence for every student. Jennie played a pivotal role in shaping this vision, by helping turn aspiration into action. She champions programs that strengthen learning and improve outcomes across the state. Which includes updating standards, eliminating ineffective programs, strengthening strategies that lead to academic success, and developing high quality resources.
Educator Supports
Jennie has been instrumental in championing the adoption of thoughtfully vetted standards for ease of use in classrooms. She has advocated for additional pay and meaningful resources that empower teachers to prepare, teach, and inspire with confidence. She loves visiting schools and talking with educators about what is working in their classrooms.
Appropriate Technology
Through her leadership, Jennie has actively supported research and initiatives that improve the state’s practices and reinforce accountable, ethical partnerships with education technology providers.
Jennie is committed to protecting the individual privacy of students and educators, and changing the behavior of education technology companies.
Utah State School Board District 1
