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Kearns High Newspaper Expanding to Become Community Publication

March 2020Granite Schools

Cougar Claw newspaper header

About seven years ago, Kathryn Wilkins became the advisor of The Cougar Claw at Kearns High School. At that time, most people didn’t even know there was a newspaper at the school. When Wilkins started, they didn’t have much of a budget. She and her class would take 11x15 papers into the copy ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: cougar claw, fox 13, journalism, kearns high, literacy, media, newspaper, paper, publication, salt lake tribune, student newspaper, students, writing

Costumes and Characters: Celebrating Dr. Seuss and literacy

March 2016Granite Schools

Photo of Oquirrh Hills student wearing comic glasses

This is a favorite time of year for students, teachers and staff alike – one in which red and white striped hats become part of the daily wardrobe. Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss Day are nationwide reading celebrations designed to help kids and adults get excited about reading and ...

Read Costumes and Characters: Celebrating Dr. Seuss and literacy

Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: books, day, dr. seuss, gallery, help, literacy, photo, read, read across america, reading, volunteer, words

Native American cultural night highlights educational gains, prepares families for the future

December 2015Granite Schools

Photo of two students at Native American Cultural Night

Utah graduation rates for American Indian students rose 4 percent from 2014 to 2015. The gain is great news, but there is still a lot of work to be done to help all Native American students be college and career ready.  As part of ongoing efforts to further assist American Indian families, Granite ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: american indian, cultural, education, event, graduation, literacy, native american, night, parent committee, title vii

Art remains an important component to a well-rounded education

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of student self-portrait

National Arts in Education Week celebrates the impact of artistic learning in schools throughout the country. Artistic mediums allow students to explore subjects from a myriad of angles. Over at Granger High School, a group of students have used art to ask the question, “Where will literacy take ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: art, art access, artistic, arts in education, drawing, exhibit, granger high, literacy, liz matthews, painting

Collaborating to boost student literacy

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Lanae Sampson and Educator of the Week logo

Our Educator of the Week is David Gourley Elementary literacy coach Lanea Sampson. Lanea supports teachers by regularly modeling lessons, and conducts observations to gather data and identify students who need differentiated learning. ...

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Filed Under: Employee LinkTagged With: coach, david gourley elementary, educator of the week, literacy, teaching

Granger Elementary students master the Haiku

March 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Granger Elementary student reciting poem

Poetry was on the minds of students at Granger Elementary this month. Take a look at these Haikus from different grade levels: Cats are the cutest. Cats are the cutest mammal. Cats don’t like lemons. -Diego A., 1st Grade It’s a winter day Trees are covered with snowflakes Delicate, ...

Read Granger Elementary students master the Haiku

Filed Under: Employee LinkTagged With: contest, granger elementary, haiku, literacy, poem, poetry, writing

Photo Gallery: Read Across America Week/Dr. Seuss Day

March 2015Granite Schools

Photo of administrator reading book to Moss Elementary students

It's a favorite time of year for students, teachers and staff alike - one where red and white striped hats become part of the daily wardrobe. Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss Day are nationwide reading celebrations designed to help kids and adults get excited about reading and literacy. The ...

Read Photo Gallery: Read Across America Week/Dr. Seuss Day

Filed Under: Employee LinkTagged With: books, day, dr. seuss, literacy, read across america week, reading

New student-made mural at Granger High exhibits values of literacy

February 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Granger High mural

A once blank brick wall at the mouth of D hall in Granger High School has been adorned with an enormous 32-panel oil painting. “Literacy Will Set You Free” was created last spring by students in Elizabeth Matthews’ art classes. Inspired by the work of abstract artist Julie Mehretu, students used ...

Read New student-made mural at Granger High exhibits values of literacy

Filed Under: Employee LinkTagged With: art, collaborative, Featured, literacy, liz matthews, mural, oil, painting, panels, set you free

Brockbank library increases circulation with help from creative media specialist

February 2015Granite Schools

Photo of media specialist reading while sitting in chair

Reading is on the rise at Brockbank Jr. High School. Since 2009, library circulations have steadily increased, peaking at nearly 19,000 per year. Administrators at Brockbank credit much the surge to one man in particular: Library Media Specialist Dean Bressler. Here’s the story from Brockbank ...

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Filed Under: Employee LinkTagged With: brockbank junior high, circulation, library, literacy, media, reading, specialist

Erasing the myths of money management

February 2015Granite Schools

Photo of financial speaker at Skyline High

If you had the ability to go back in time and talk to your teenage self, what would you say about managing finances? For many, the conversation would be rather lengthy. Chances are our younger selves weren’t exactly models of money management. Although it may have been a taboo subject in ...

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Filed Under: Employee LinkTagged With: academy, aware nation, fan, finance, literacy, management, money

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