Skyline High senior Cindy Phan jumped with excitement as she opened an envelope from Harvard University and learned that she had just received an early acceptance. “As a first generation student, this acceptance is validating. It validates all the sacrifices my family has made. They left behind ...
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Absolutely Incredible Kid Contest
There are countless students in Granite School District who overcome significant challenges to pursue a high quality education. Some are bogged down with family financial burdens or particularly challenging circumstances. Others face physical barriers or carry the weight of emotional trauma with ...
How do teachers collaborate to boost student success?
Rachel Perry of West Kearns Elementary serves on the school's Building Leadership Team. She collaborates with other educators to not only improve her own classroom, but the entire school as well. ...
Video: Granite Park ninth-grader named 2014 Absolutely Incredible Kid
Syeda Hashmi’s family gave up their house, cars, and livelihood when they immigrated to the United States from Pakistan more than two years ago. The transition left them nearly destitute, and the struggle to adapt to a new culture and lifestyle has been particularly difficult on many members of the ...
Deadline extended for Absolutely Incredible Kid Contest
Here in Granite School District there are countless students who overcome daily challenges in their pursuit of quality education. Some are bogged down with family or financial burdens. Others face physical challenges, or carry heavy emotional baggage with them to school. Yet time and time again, ...
Success of after school programs highlighted at multi-school gathering
It was standing room only at the Magna Senior Center as a community came together to showcase the ongoing effectiveness of after school programs. Students and parents from Cyprus High, Matheson Junior High, Brockbank Junior High, Pleasant Green Elementary, and Magna Elementary joined with school ...