The annual Region 5 PTA Awards are distributed to a handful of Granite School District educators, volunteers and programs that exemplify the values and mission of PTA. Here are the 2021 winners (*indicates state PTA winner): Spirit of Inclusivity "Mindfulness and Music" - Eastwood ...
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Olympus Jr. teacher, Kearns High LIA receive Commission on Youth Award
The annual Salt Lake County Commission on Youth Awards recognizes individuals and groups who have given exceptional service to youth through guidance and advocacy. This year, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams honored Olympus Jr. High science teacher JoAnne Brown and the Kearns High Latinos in ...
Cottonwood High student named Utah Youth Activist Scholar
When Madison Palmer created the Backyard Broadcast Club at Cottonwood High School she hoped to spread awareness among her peers about domestic minor sex trafficking. What followed was a ripple effect of change in her entire community. Through her fundraising and advocacy efforts, Madison expanded ...