education
Education evolves in Draper
A new education experience came to Draper this fall with the opening of Argosy University. “Businesses want graduates who understand people and human interactions,” said Darren Adamson, president...
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Name sought for new school district
The east-side school district formed by the split of the Jordan School District has a new Board of Education and a superintendent, but they still need a name and logo. So the district has plans t...
The east-side school district formed by the split of the Jordan School District has a new Board of Education and a superintendent, but they still need a name and logo. So the district has plans t...
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Back to schoolDraper Elementary School students line up outside during the first day back to school on Aug. 25. This is the last year the school will be in the Jordan School District; next year, it will be par...
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Hot-diggity dog good time for Oak Hollow students More than 500 Oak Hollow students and their families returned to the school one hot evening for the school’s second annual “hot dog hello.” “The Hot Dog Hello is our back-to-school night where the...
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WCF awards Draper resident college scholarship
Anthony Lopez was filling in for a co-worker when TW Company, a hazardous waste clean-up company, called him and others out to clean up a tanker that had tipped over and was leaking. “It was Dec....
Anthony Lopez was filling in for a co-worker when TW Company, a hazardous waste clean-up company, called him and others out to clean up a tanker that had tipped over and was leaking. “It was Dec....
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Willow Springs principal to compete in first triathlonWillow Springs principal Sharyle Karren hopes she won’t be looking back as she swims 500 yards, bikes 13 miles, then runs five kilometers. In her first triathlon Oct. 12 in St. George, her goal i...
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Doty named superintendent of new school district
The newly-formed east side school district took another huge step on Aug. 19, by naming Dr. David S. Doty as its new superintendent of schools. The new district Board of Education, formed after a...
The newly-formed east side school district took another huge step on Aug. 19, by naming Dr. David S. Doty as its new superintendent of schools. The new district Board of Education, formed after a...
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Willow Springs students’ books to help Peruvian children
This year, when Willow Springs students write and publish a story, the book will reach a wider audience than their families. As part of a service-learning project, about 160 students’ books will ...
This year, when Willow Springs students write and publish a story, the book will reach a wider audience than their families. As part of a service-learning project, about 160 students’ books will ...
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Draper Youth Council gears up for productive yearFifteen new members and four new advisers are helping shape the 35-member Draper Youth Council. The youth council offers Draper teenagers the opportunity to learn about government and how it work...
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Jordan assistant principal honored as outstanding school administrator of the yearJordan High Assistant Principal Tom Sherwood was recently named Outstanding School Administrator of the Year by the Region PTSA . The recipient of the annual award is chosen from a large selec...
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Local elementaries receive language grant
Draper and Oak Hollow elementary schools recently were chosen to receive a six-year Utah State of Education dual immersion grant. The grant begins with research this school year, then the program...
Draper and Oak Hollow elementary schools recently were chosen to receive a six-year Utah State of Education dual immersion grant. The grant begins with research this school year, then the program...
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AHS history teacher gains insights to teach students
Some high school teachers may want a break from teaching and learning in the summer, but that doesn’t fit with Alta High School history and government teacher Rique Ochoa. Ochoa began the first w...
Some high school teachers may want a break from teaching and learning in the summer, but that doesn’t fit with Alta High School history and government teacher Rique Ochoa. Ochoa began the first w...
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Willow Springs students jump for classmatesMany schools across the Wasatch Front participate in the American Heart Association’s Jump for Heart program to promote healthy lifestyles and to help the 30-year AHA program. At Willow Springs...
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Draper Elementary students raise funds, fun at runAbout 640 Draper Elementary students and 300 family members took to the pavement May 30, raising funds for school events and programs and had fun doing it. During the fun run, participants ran pa...
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Summit Academy students raise money for fitness equipmentAbout 850 students walked, ran, skipped or jumped for 20 minutes as part of the Summit Academy’s Jogaplooza fundraiser. The May 29 event raised $19,000 earmarked for physical education equipment,...
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Character emphasized at St. John Middle School’s graduation, awardsEighth-grade students were honored for academic success, citizenship, leadership, school spirit and compassion at St. John the Baptist Middle School’s graduation. At the commencement ceremonies M...
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Youth Council finishes year with new officersThe Draper City Youth Council has just wrapped up another successful year in which they attended many conferences and completed several service projects that bettered the community of Draper. Be...
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Oak Hollow introduces safety patrol program
Last fall, about 50 fifth- and sixth-grade students became installed as Oak Hollow’s first-ever safety patrol. Safety patrol members were recommended by teachers as well as applied for position...
Last fall, about 50 fifth- and sixth-grade students became installed as Oak Hollow’s first-ever safety patrol. Safety patrol members were recommended by teachers as well as applied for position...
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Shrine on Juan Diego campus serves as memorial
A memorial dedicated three days after Sept. 11, 2001 on the quiet southeast corner of the Juan Diego Catholic High School campus continues to be a monument to members of the school’s community who...
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Oak Hollow on quest to raise science CRT scores
Improving standardized test scores seem to be on every school official’s mind these days, including Oak Hollow principal Rebecca Dallimore. After finding remaining money in last year’s budget, Da...
Improving standardized test scores seem to be on every school official’s mind these days, including Oak Hollow principal Rebecca Dallimore. After finding remaining money in last year’s budget, Da...
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