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School district leaders hope summer sessions slowed academic relapse

Aug 02, 2021 12:48PM ● By Julie Slama

Local summer school sessions were offered to area students to help stop the summer slide, boost learning after COVID-19 pandemic.

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Terra Linda Elementary P.E. teacher receives national award

Aug 02, 2021 11:31AM ● By Jet Burnham

PE teacher joins literacy team at Terra Linda Elementary

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Jordan District opens a new chapter in literacy education

Jul 29, 2021 10:49AM ● By Jet Burnham

Teachers will take a scientific approach to teaching reading skills.

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Essential school bus drivers, nutrition, custodian staff needed for upcoming school year

Jul 28, 2021 12:16PM ● By Julie Slama

Need remains for essential school personnel—positions open in several districts across the Salt Lake Valley.

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West Jordan High Schoool raises money for police autism awareness

Jul 26, 2021 03:16PM ● By Erin Dixon

West Jordan High School students, teachers and administrators raised money to donate to West Jordan police for autism training.

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Special recognition for retiring history teacher

Jul 26, 2021 03:13PM ● By Jet Burnham

While students were thrilled to meet a celebrity, they were equally as excited to see their teacher recognized.

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Faculty room gets makeover for Teacher Appreciation Week

Jul 26, 2021 03:11PM ● By Jet Burnham

Teacher appreciation is a big deal at West Jordan High School, and this year teachers got a big surprise.

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Outstanding Educators of the Year

Jul 22, 2021 12:28PM ● By Jet Burnham

Colleagues and parents nominated these teachers for their efforts to overcome obstacles, reduce anxiety, advocate for students, change lives and to respond with positivity and creativity to an unusually challenging school year.

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Graduation rates up, failing grades down due to targeted credit recovery program

Jul 16, 2021 10:48AM ● By Jet Burnham

Principal Dixie Garrison earned a lifetime achievement award halfway through her career for her innovative programs that help students succeed.

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Hawthorn students get out of their seats and into the action of learning

Jun 28, 2021 11:02AM ● By Jet Burnham

Students at Hawthorn Academy actively learn by actively playing with dramatic arts specialist Tori January.

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