When Matheson Jr. High English teacher Vicki Rasely challenged her students to create a project detailing what they want in their future, two brothers went full steam to learn about their interests. Tristen and Trevor Tharp both aspire to hold public office some day. After receiving their project instructions, Tristen emailed President Barack ...
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Legislative Update: Bills of interest
The 2015 session of the Utah Legislature is underway, and there are many proposals on the table that would impact public education. Here’s a list of some of the education-related bills that are currently being discussed on the hill: HB30 – Math Teacher Training Program Amendments Expands the grant program for teacher training in math by ...
GSD high school students spend day at the Capitol with Utah elected officials
Students from seven high schools in Granite School District traveled to the Utah State Capitol for an opportunity to meet face-to-face with some of Utah’s most prominent elected officials. The ‘A Day at the Capitol’ event allowed students to learn about and discuss the role of government with local and state politicians, including Governor Gary ...
Governor Herbert speaks candidly with Evergreen Jr. High students
A group of Evergreen Junior High students were treated like dignitaries during a tour of the magnificent Utah Capitol building, which included a special visit with Governor Gary Herbert. Susan Root’s 7th and 8th grade social studies honors pupils were privileged to learn about Herbert’s life and gubernatorial duties firsthand on the steps of the ...