In a study by the Caruthers Institute, Granite Education Foundation was ranked 15th in the country among K-12 education foundations in the 200 largest school districts. GEF is the only foundation in Utah to be ranked in the top 25. State and federal funds do not fully meet the immense needs of our students, teachers and schools. The Granite ...
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Hunter Elementary creates their own aurora borealis for classmate battling cancer
Since the time she was 7 years old, Hunter Elementary fifth-grader Karma Maestas has wanted to see the northern lights in person. The opportunity, however, seemed far off, especially considering Karma is currently battling osteosarcoma. Since the time of her diagnosis, Karma has had to miss out on many things we perhaps take for granted. But ...
Handful of students trade summer play for computer code training worth $10K
For the average teen, summer is precious time away from school to play, travel, or start a summer job. It’s hard to imagine something that could entice a high school student enough to forgo trips and recreation to head back into the classroom for nine weeks between June and August. For about 100 Granite School District students, ...
Two GSD educators receive Sorenson Legacy Award
The Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education recognizes excellence in arts education in Utah’s public schools. Through the Sorenson Legacy Foundation and the Utah State Office of Education, the annual event recognizes the essential nature of education in the arts for Utah’s students, and distinguishes those educators who embrace ...
Teachers, students recognized at Real Salt Lake match during halftime
Three GSD students took the field at a recent Real Salt Lake match at Rio Tinto Stadium to the applause of thousands of rain-soaked fans in the stands. Rather than being cheered for scoring a goal, Granite District students Ellie Garvin, Victoria Schmidt, and Kelly Lopez were lauded for making big saves in their own lives by building foundations ...