An entire school year of logging reading minutes culminated in a special year-end celebration for students, staff, and volunteers at Roosevelt Elementary. Through the school's participation in KSL's Read Today AmeriCorps program, students were favored with a on site visit from Chopper 5 in ...
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Literacy, Dr. Seuss highlighted during Read Across America Week
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” A week’s worth of reading celebrations in Granite School District ended with Seuss-style games, pajama parties, and loads of page turning as students devoured book after book. The annual ...
Children making gains with help of K-3 Reading Program
Reading capabilities play a vital role when it comes to a child’s academic and vocational success. With the help of legislative funding through the K-3 Early Literacy Improvement Program, Granite School District is making significant gains in getting every student reading on or above grade level ...
Board Report – January 7, 2014
Administrative Reports Dave Garrett, Granite School District Business Administrator, gave an audit presentation to the board. Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, presented a preview of the upcoming legislative session to the board. Board Meeting Ken Hopkins, Professional Learning ...
Governor announces $1.2M grant to expand volunteer tutoring
With the help of a new $1.2 million grant, thousands of students throughout the state will have access to extra resources to help them become proficient readers. The “Read. Graduate. Succeed.” program has provided tutoring to 4,000 students in Utah with the help of AmeriCorps and other ...