Category Archives: School Stories

Jordan School District Receives Top International Award for Use of Cutting-Edge Technology Like SchoolAI to Transform Education

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Picture of Teaching and Learning team with administrators and Board memberIt is one of the highest and most prestigious honors given each year recognizing school districts who are transforming education through the use of cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence in the classroom. Competing against school districts from all corners of the world, Jordan School District was a top 2024 winner in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Awards.

The award identifies school districts in the United States and around the world for going above and beyond using technology to improve teaching and learning, and enhance student achievement. Jordan has been at the forefront using SchoolAI as a great way to empower teachers and engage students in higher level thinking.

At an awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado, Jordan School District was honored and recognized for being a changemaker in shaping the future of education with the proactive and innovative use of technology.

Congratulations to the amazing JSD Teaching and Learning team for always looking to the future to benefit students and for being an inspiration to all. Thanks to the Board of Education, administration, and Superintendent Godfrey for supporting the innovative use of technology in the classroom.

Hundreds of Utah School District Leaders Join with Law Enforcement and Others for Conference on Keeping Students Safe in School

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School Safety Conference and Riverton High School Thanks to the School Safety Center, hundreds of school district leaders, law enforcement, and others from around Utah are better equipped with the knowledge and ability to keep students, teachers, and staff safe in our schools.

The School Safety Center brought everyone together at Riverton High School this week for the 2024 Utah School Safety Conference. The conference provides a powerful opportunity for K-12 leaders to learn from nationally recognized speakers, as well as acquire knowledge and programs that support comprehensive school safety.

We appreciate everyone from Jordan School District, and others from districts and law enforcement around the state, who took the time to focus on safety by attending this valuable conference.

School is Back in Session for Summer Jordan PREP Students

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Some Jordan School District students are already back in class and having a blast with some really cool hands-on learning. It is part of a free six-week summer program called Jordan PREP,  (PRe freshman Engineering Program).

Jordan PREP is a rigorous academic mathematics-based summer enrichment program that identifies high achieving middle school students with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and STEM related fields. The students decide to join the Jordan PREP Program when they are 11 and 12 years old and commit to the program through their senior year in high school.

A big thanks to Stacy Pierce who is the driving force behind the program, bringing it to Jordan School District and the students we serve.

Student Operated Hair Salon Opens Inside West Jordan Middle School to Meet Needs of Students and Community

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Pictures of new hair salonIt is a first of its kind in Jordan School District and will help students and members of the community who struggle to afford the cost of haircuts. The Lions Mane Hair Salon, operated by students in the Barbering Program at JATC South, will be open for business on Wednesdays during the month of June. The salon is open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and accepts walk-ins only, no appointments. The Lions Mane is exclusively for haircuts, no other salon services are provided.

The cost for a haircut is $8.00 and all clients are asked to enter through the front office at West Jordan Middle School.