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Diversity in literature a potential answer for minority students, antidote to racism

Jun 30, 2020 01:55PM ● By Justin Adams

Is diversity in literature the key to teaching students empathy, an antidote to racism?

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Virtual middle school art show has more participants, more viewers than ever

Jun 24, 2020 03:08PM ● By Julie Slama

More than 170 middle school submissions were part of Jordan School District’s art show, which had worldwide viewership.

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National FBLA high school conference to be hosted in Salt Lake City rescheduled to online

Jun 15, 2020 02:05PM ● By Julie Slama

About 500 high school business students will take part in their national conference and competitive events online instead of visiting the Beehive State.

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Utah graduates showered with love in special Adopt a Utah Senior project

Jun 15, 2020 01:59PM ● By Stephanie Yrungaray

Graduating high school seniors across the state of Utah are getting recognition and joy from an Adopt a Utah Senior project.

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Schools scramble to refund students for classes, sports participation, tours

Jun 15, 2020 01:52PM ● By Julie Slama

As school officials look at what was canceled this spring, many students should expect to see partial class fee refunds, full tour or trip refunds or fees will be rolled over to next year.

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Student Spotlight: Itineris grad knows the value of balance

Jun 08, 2020 12:00PM ● By Jet Burnham

Jaci began her high school career at Itineris on full blast, taking high school advanced placement classes and 13 college credit hours during her first summer.

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Student Spotlight: West Jordan graduate earns full-ride scholarship, MLK Youth Leadership Award

May 27, 2020 01:15PM ● By Jet Burnham

As a first-generation Asian American and first-generation college student, Victoria has been encouraged by her family to push herself to do her best.

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How will COVID-19 impact the future of K-12 education?

May 27, 2020 12:04PM ● By Julie Slama

Even 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.

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How yearbooks will look as schools rush to complete them

May 26, 2020 10:24AM ● By Julie Slama

At many schools this year, the yearbook staff scrambled to find photos especially for the sports and fine arts spreads.

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Former Utah First Lady’s books address internet safety at a time when more students are online

May 26, 2020 10:22AM ● By Julie Slama

With 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.

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