Supercast Episode 214: Statewide Campaign Focuses on the Impact of Social Media on Students

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Superintendent with Aimee Winder NewtonUtah Governor Spencer Cox has launched a statewide campaign to address the impact of social media on students.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Aimee Winder Newton who is Senior Advisor to Governor Cox and Director of the Governor’s Office of Families. She tells us how the public awareness campaign hopes to empower parents, and provide them with the tools they need to educate their kids about the potential harms from using social media.

Proud of Jordan School District Unified Soccer Teams and their Winning Ways

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Congratulations to all of the athletes involved in Jordan School District Unified Soccer. Over the past few weeks, middle and high school teams competed for top honors in Utah.

Our high school Unified Soccer Teams, from Riverton High School, West Jordan High School, Copper Hills High School, and Herriman High School, took the field at the state preliminary competitions and Herriman High made it to the State finals held Tuesday at the America First Field, REAL Salt Lake Soccer Stadium in Sandy.

Thanks to everyone involved, especially our amazing SPED teachers, and the fans who showed up to cheer on our talented athletes and their peers.

Native American Students Come Together for Special Trip to Natural History Museum

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They were captivated by exhibits and experiencing different cultures together. Native American students from 15 Jordan School District schools, in the 5th and 6th grades, were treated to a field trip to the Utah Natural History Museum. The trip was sponsored by the Native American Program, allowing the students to explore their own culture and other cultures with visual and hands-on exhibits. For some, it was the first time experiencing the Natural History Museum. It was a field trip full of engaging education, understanding, and fostering of new friendships.

Thanks to everyone involved for making this field trip a wonderful and unique experience for students.

Family Fun at the Jordan Child Development Center’s Fall Festival

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It was a night filled with lots of fun and making family memories together with teachers and staff. The Jordan Child Development Center organized an awesome Fall Festival which included free Halloween activities, games, treats, coloring, fishing and spooktacular prizes for the little ones. It was a great time for families and their children who were excited to sport their Halloween costumes a little early and then pose for priceless pictures.

Thanks to the kind and caring Jordan Child Development Center staff for working so hard to provide a night of fun for the whole family.

Supercast Episode 213: Meet a True “Superstar in Education” at Riverton High

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Superintendent with Buffy BlunckShe is known as an extraordinary teacher who goes above and beyond for her students every single day. In fact, this amazing educator never forgets a face, keeping a picture and list of every student who has come into her classroom since 2019.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Riverton High School CTE teacher Buffy Blunck. Ms. Blunck was recently honored as a 2023 “Superstar in Education” by the Utah Education Association. Listen and find out why.