tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/today?page=40Today | West Jordan Journal Page 40Educating | Entertaining | Informing2020-06-02T12:09:01-06:00urn:uuid:b2bcc860-07df-46fd-9b34-d3af114feb012020-05-27T12:04:20-06:002020-06-02T12:09:01-06:00How will COVID-19 impact the future of K-12 education?2020-05-27 12:04:40 -0600Julie SlamaEven with a projected student lower retention of learning while schools have transitioned to online learning, many educators can see a silver lining in how COVID-19 is impacting education.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:9d4c1710-c5c2-48ca-8ffb-54d2530898d32020-05-26T10:22:51-06:002020-06-03T13:30:53-06:00Former Utah First Lady’s books address internet safety at a time when more students are online2020-05-26 10:22:50 -0600Julie SlamaWith more and more schoolchildren doing their assignments online during coronavirus pandemic, former First Lady Jackie Leavitt urges them to be good digital citizens, invites them to use free resources at ikeepsafe.org.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:0296ed4b-52b5-43ab-9d14-dc7a0b0251b82020-05-11T14:11:35-06:002020-05-11T14:15:59-06:00Riverside students claim top spots in Arbor Day poster contest2020-05-11 14:15:26 -0600Jet BurnhamStudent artists interpret poster contest theme: Trees are Terrific No Matter Where You Live!
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:ca2caba0-f9b7-41b3-b87e-f18d8cb353352020-05-06T10:34:18-06:002020-05-06T11:07:42-06:00I was Tested for COVID-19. It was a Lot Easier than I Expected2020-05-06 10:34:33 -0600Alison BrimleyEven though my symptoms didn’t quite sound like COVID-19, I wanted to rule it out. My experience was surprisingly quick and easy. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e009bbed-59d7-4035-b690-7d4df911877c2020-05-04T13:27:21-06:002020-05-04T13:27:29-06:00Learning centers shift tutoring services online during soft closure of schools2020-05-04 13:27:21 -0600Julie SlamaLearning centers’ online services can provide individualized tutoring and homework help to assist students’ learning and ease parents’ frustrations and feelings of being overwhelmed.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:6e5245c6-e24e-4ad2-97df-a32d7ab46a372020-05-04T13:21:17-06:002020-05-04T13:21:22-06:00Educators find creative ways to connect with students during school closure2020-05-04 13:21:17 -0600Julie SlamaParades, postcards and videos – teachers and principals do what it takes to continue relationships with their students during distance learning.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:7f601df0-7fc1-4024-9a29-006bf02633a92020-05-04T12:13:54-06:002020-05-04T13:15:49-06:00AP exams to look different this year with students taking tests at home, online2020-05-04 12:13:54 -0600Julie SlamaCollege Board Advanced Placement exams will be online, at home in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e7ae6e25-b632-4b3d-b6a3-ca4e2487eaae2020-04-30T09:59:18-06:002020-04-30T10:25:16-06:00Online school administrator offers tips on virtual education2020-04-30 09:59:18 -0600Libby AllnattKeep it simple. Keep a schedule. Be nice to yourself. That’s the advice of Erin Taylor, who knows a bit about online learning. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:6719ef06-2761-4547-a169-7f88169b47042020-04-29T12:00:58-06:002020-04-29T12:06:59-06:00Spring sport athletes mourn the loss of their season2020-04-29 12:00:57 -0600Greg JamesApril 14 the Utah High School Activities Association announced postponement of the remainder of all spring sports seasons.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:99ec44c3-00d6-4fea-a8ac-770d99d16a0f2020-04-27T16:28:55-06:002020-04-27T16:29:22-06:00National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah presents Free Online Support Groups and Mental Health Seminars2020-04-27 16:28:54 -0600NAMIMental Health Awareness Month will culminate in virtual NAMIWalks on May 30 rather than typical 5k’s.
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