Category Archives: Supercast

Students Share Traditions and Talent in “People of the Pacific” Class

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Superintendent with the "People of the Pacific"Supercast Episode 292
They are sharing culture and building community in a class, that’s also a club, called “People of the Pacific” at West Jordan High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how students are unleashing lots of talent, taking to the stage in dance competitions to showcase their rich cultural traditions from various Pacific Island nations. They are students proudly supporting one another on a path to greater academic success.

The Digital Generation Redefining a Love for Learning

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Superintendent with digital learning specialistsSupercast Episode 291
They are teachers doing groundbreaking work, redefining what traditional learning looks like in the classroom.

On this episode of the Supercast, we explore the history of digital learning, how it’s impacting students today, and how teachers are seeing big benefits, using all of the new technology now at their fingertips.

Pursuing Perfection: What it Takes to Become a National Board Certified Teacher

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Superintendent with the National Board Certified teachersSupercast Episode 290
It is a rigorous, time-consuming, and challenging process, one that produces some of the very best and highly trained teachers in the entire nation.

On this episode, we meet two Jordan School District educators who recently achieved National Board Certification. Find out how this personal drive for perfection is taking their teaching practices to new heights, benefiting students and colleagues in other classrooms alike.

Students Savor Opportunity to Compete in Big Culinary Competition

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Superintendent with prostart students

Supercast Episode 289
They are high school students crafting mouth-watering masterpieces in a sizzling hot competition where culinary talents are put to the test.

On this episode of the Supercast, we join students from four Jordan School District high schools dishing up delicious food in a very impressive ProStart competition. It’s a competition where rising young chefs are on a fast track, turning their love of food service into successful careers.

Riverton High School Club Inspires Teamwork & Storytelling

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Superintendent with D&D playersSupercast Episode 288
It is a fast-growing club at Riverton High School where students are using their imagination, relying on teamwork, and growing their storytelling skills in a unique way.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet members of the Dungeons and Dragons Club at Riverton High. It’s a club where students are bonding over their love of exploring dungeons, defeating dragons, and finding treasure in a fantasy world where critical thinking and creative minds are key to success.