Why it’s Important to Deepen Students Understanding of America’s Founding Beliefs
While an opening phrase of the Declaration of Independence is, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” America’s schools don’t take for granted that these foundational American beliefs are familiar to all students. In 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared September to be “American Founders and Constitution Month” with the aim of encouraging all Utahns […]
Canyons Announces Free Mental Health Screenings
Back by popular demand, Canyons School District is sponsoring free mental health consultations for students in grades 3-12 and their parents or guardians. Seven mental health screening nights have been scheduled at seven different schools throughout the year, and families are free to choose the location and date that’s most convenient. The screenings are free […]
Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need
No student should worry about attending school hungry or without access to basic necessities. But a growing number do, which is why Canyons School District created a the Resource Closet, a central storehouse of food and hygiene items and school supplies that Canyons schools can draw upon to replenish their pantries or extend a little […]
Connect Canyons: Resource Closet Gives Hope for Students, Families in Need
Board of Education Announces Oct. 1 Public Hearing on Financing of eBay Purchase
The Canyons Board of Education is moving forward with plans for acquiring the regional headquarters of global tech giant eBay with the aim of transforming it into an innovative learning center focused on training students for the 21st century workplace. The Board of Education, acting as a Local Building Authority, on Tuesday, Sept. 3 approved […]
Connect Canyons: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety
Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools
Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies impact one in 13 children. That’s about two students per classroom, and those numbers are on the rise, increasing 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It’s all but impossible to eliminate food allergies, as they’re synonymous with […]
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Success in Education Drives Utah’s ‘Best in Nation’ Ranking
It is any wonder that a state recently touted as a best place to teach also tops the charts when it comes to educational outcomes? Utah was named the 2nd best state in the nation for education, just behind Florida, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking released in May, 2024. The ranking […]