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Canyons District to go 1:1 on devices to secondary students, extends service of existing computers

Nov 17, 2020 11:37AM ● By Julie Slama

“We keep computers in the district as long as possible, but at some point, they are wiped clean and go to the state surplus or the public auction.” — Tom Sherwood, Brighton High principal

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Canyons partnership with Comcast allows students new way to connect, bridge digital divide

Nov 09, 2020 01:56PM ● By Julie Slama

Canyons School District is finding new ways to bridge technology divide as it rolls out a partnership for a faster-speed internet service for those without any.

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APA Constitution Day program livestreamed, Veterans Day to be virtual as well

Nov 05, 2020 11:28AM ● By Julie Slama

A new way to read the Constitution, honor veterans – virtually.

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Corner Canyon celebrates classmate with special needs as homecoming queen

Oct 26, 2020 03:02PM ● By Julie Slama

“Calli’s special needs is a part of her, but it doesn’t define her. When you know her, you can’t help but love her. And to see her on homecoming night, jumping all around, you can just tell she was smiling behind her mask.” — CCHS studentbody officer Megan Petty.

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Connect Canyons podcast designed to communicate more with school district community

Oct 26, 2020 02:46PM ● By Julie Slama

Canyons School District’s new podcast: “It’s more intimate, listening to the human voice, and people are able to listen on their own time, whether it’s in a car or mowing the lawn, to a story that can go in greater depth.” – Kirsten Stewart, district spokeswoman

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Juan Diego Catholic High journalism students making their mark in Utah Futures now

Oct 21, 2020 11:36AM ● By Julie Slama

Juan Diego Catholic High journalism students take top three places in sixth individual categories as well as third overall in the statewide competition.

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Draper high schools gear up for a different-looking theatre season

Oct 21, 2020 11:30AM ● By Julie Slama

Corner Canyon, Juan Diego high schools follow COVID-19 as the directors cautiously plan for safe theatre experience return.

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Corner Canyon student places third in national Chinese proficiency exam

Oct 21, 2020 11:22AM ● By Julie Slama

What was supposed to be an opportunity to speak in person with scholars and officials in Mandarin while at a national Chinese proficiency exam turns into a virtual competition, but one that motivates a high school teen.

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