The positive work being done in Granite's 30 Community Centers was highlighted in the first post of Utah Education Network's new Utah's Promising Practices website. These 30 Centers offer English as a Second Language (ESL) and Basic Computer Skills classes along with serving as hubs for community services. The recipients of these programs ...
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GSD adult education provides a hand up, not a hand out
Some weeks ago Granite Peaks Lifelong Learning welcomed dozens of adult students looking to learn about the next steps toward realizing their dreams. In partnership with education and community organizations, the event provided these individuals an opportunity to learn about enrolling in higher education courses and obtaining employment in the ...
How do ESL teachers help students succeed in school?
Educator of the Week - Dayra Gaitan of Granite Park Jr. High offers us a glimpse inside her ESL class and explains her role in helping students succeed. ...
Helping students and battling cancer
Our Educator of the Week is James Moss Elementary 4th grade teacher Luann Banta. “Luann has worked at James E. Moss for over 20 years. She has been an amazing 4th grade teacher who brought learning to life for all of her students.” “Five years ago she became the full-time ESL teacher, developing her own materials and curriculum to pre-teach ...
Refugee transition center helps new students navigate school system
The daily proceedings of school may be intuitive for most of us, but for families who have recently moved to the U.S. from a foreign country, the system can be overwhelming. With the help of the Tumaini Welcome & Transition Center, international students entering Granite School District are quickly mastering the fundamentals of the Utah ...
Eduspeak: Defining common terms in the education system
Most every profession has its own unique phrases and words, including education. Here are some common education terms that you will likely hear throughout the school year: At Risk – Definition for a student who, by virtue of their circumstances, is statistically more likely to fail in school. Cluster – Placing small groups of students together ...