Three Granite School District students were awarded scholarships by the Utah Senate to celebrate their participation in a statewide arts contest. Students were invited to submit artwork with images of the architectural features of the Utah State Capitol in celebration of the 100th anniversary of ...
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Utah Senate president’s family dress as Disney characters to deliver books to Hillsdale
Students at Hillsdale Elementary were delighted to see characters from Disney’s popular ‘Frozen’ movie handing out scores of books in the school’s library this week. Behind the getups were family members of Utah Senate President Wayne Neiderhauser, who delivered a flood of Dr. Seuss ...
Olympus student wins Senate art competition, will have piece permanently on display
Alyssa Bowman’s framed watercolor painting “Capitol Hill” will have an enduring legacy inside the very building depicted on the canvas. As the first place winner of the Senate Visual Arts Scholarship Competition, Alyssa’s remarkable painting will have a permanent place in the Utah ...
Education-related bills passed during 2014 legislative session
Hundreds of bills circled through the Utah Legislature during the 2014 General Session; many of which impact public schools. Here are a few noteworthy bills that were passed during the session: SB131 Allows school community councils to use LAND Trust Program money to participate in a student ...