Connect Canyons
Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring.
Episodes
113 episodes
Episode 112: Smart Spending, Strong Schools. How Canyons Maximizes Every Facility Upgrade for Student Success
When Canyons was created in 2009, the school district inherited a portfolio of aging buildings, some of which hadn't seen major upgrades in decades. In 16 years, the District has made huge strides rebuilding or significantly remodeling 27 schoo...
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Episode 111: Paraeducators Making a Difference in Canyons Schools
In education, collaboration is key. No one person can do it all, and that’s where paraeducators come in, playing an indispensable role in the success of our students.On National Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day, we recognize the contri...
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Episode 110: From Pencils to Chromebooks: The Technology Evolution in the Classroom
The pencil was invented in 1795. The first documented use of the chalkboard in the United States was in 1801, and the ballpoint pen came into popular use in the 1940s. We’ve been using these tools in education for decades, a...
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Episode 109: Albion Middle Community Unites Through Shared Reading of a Single Book
We all know reading is fundamental to learning. But did you know it also reduces stress? Or that it can help you sleep better, keep your mind sharp, and improve your relationships?Imagine, then, the benefits of an entire school com...
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Episode 108: Canyons Leads the Way in Hands-On Experience for Students
All across Canyon School District, students are working through real time scenarios with local businesses, and gaining hands-on experience through Career and Technical Education, or CTE classes and programs.For the last week of CTE Month...
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Episode 107: CTE Month: Aligning Schools With Workforce Needs
Imagine if schools prepared students for college and the world of work. Imagine if students graduated from high school with more than a diploma but also college credit and the credentials needed to immediately land high-paying high-tech jobs.&n...
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Episode 106: Canyons Schools Pilot Test Telehealth as One Solution to Student Absenteeism
All across the nation, schools are struggling with what is called chronic absenteeism. Last year, 32 percent of Canyon School District students were chronically absent — meaning they missed more than 10 percent of the school year. The problem b...
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Episode 105: CSD’s Gridiron Experts Make Super Bowl Predictions, Talk about Importance of Extracurriculars in a Student’s Education
Student-athletes and their coaches take away so much more from a season than the memories of scored touchdowns or buzzer-beating wins. Among the life lessons are the opportunities to boost confidence levels, develop a sense of resiliency, and m...
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Episode 104: Unlocking the Future: Transformative Early Childhood Education in Canyons School District
Children experience a language explosion at the ages of 3,4, and 5, and play — intentional play — can help them channel that. In Canyons District, time is set aside in preschool and kindergarten for play, or for students to "plan, do, an...
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Episode 103: Charger Cheer Set Sights on Another State Trophy While Dispelling Misconceptions of Their UHSAA-Sanctioned Sport
The students holding pom-poms on the sidelines of Canyons District prep sport competitions are a far cry from the cheerleaders of yesteryear. Gone are the days of cheerleading as a social club or an extracurricular activity to encourage school ...
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Episode 102: Helping Students Tackle Mental Health in the Winter Months
A new study found Americans see poor mental health as one of the biggest threats to public health, just behind obesity and the opioid epidemic — more of a societal threat than cancer, COVID 19, or access to firearms. We've also seen that rise i...
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Episode 101: Here’s What It Takes To Earn National Distinction For College-Readiness
Merriam Webster defines the word avid as characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit. That's exactly how students in our five AVID schools pursue their education with the goal of graduating college- and career-ready. AVI...
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Episode 100: Brighton High Grad Sparkles as Miss Utah, Sets Sights on Miss America Crown
The sparkling tiara of Miss America is within the reach of a Brighton High graduate who has dreamed of winning the title since she was a small girl watching the pageant on television. Paris Matthews, a 2016 BHS graduate and the curr...
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Episode 99: The Power of Volunteerism in Canyon School District
Here at Canyons School District, our community is rooted in the idea of helping each other. This year alone, more than 8,500 volunteers have lent a hand in classrooms and schools across the District.In light of International Volunteer Da...
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Episode 98: The Smart Ways Canyons District Students, Teachers are ‘Keeping it Real’ with AI
Artificial intelligence is new, fast-evolving, disruptive — and, for some — a little scary. It should be some comfort to know we’ve been here before. Think back to the birth of the printing press, color TVs, personal computers...
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Episode 97: Celebrating School Psychologists: Vital Support for Student Success and Well-Being
National School Psychology Week and National School Psychologist Appreciation Week is an annual event that takes place during the second week of November. This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role the...
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Episode 96: Canyons District Veterans Share Stories, Inspiration Ahead of Veterans Day
Since its founding days, Canyons District schools have planned assemblies, activities, and learning opportunities to mark the importance of Veterans Day. As Veterans Day 2024 approaches, Connect Canyons gives voice to CSD employees who have giv...
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Episode 95: Don’t Leave Free College Money on the Table — Complete the FAFSA
Need help paying for college? File a FAFSA. It’s that simple. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the gateway to all sorts of funding — so, before you tune out because you think you’re not eligible for aid, th...
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Episode 94: CSD’s Security, Safety Measures Help Create Welcoming, Prepared Schools
The safety and wellness of students and employees has been a top priority since Canyons District’s founding days 16 years ago. The focus on security is the reason more than 500 new surveillance cameras were installed in just the past year and t...
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Episode 93: Not All Unkind Behavior is Bullying. Here’s How To Tell the Difference
We’ve all encountered unkindness at some point in our lives, but when does teasing or taunting cross the line to become bullying? For National Bullying Prevention Month, the Connect Canyons crew sat down with two Canyons District sp...
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Episode 92: How to Get the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s parent-teacher conference season in Canyons District. In the coming days, tens-of-thousands of meetings are planned throughout the District, a significant investment of time and energy on behalf of schools and families — all with the best ...
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Episode 92: Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need
No student should worry about attending school hungry or without access to basic necessities. But a growing number do, which is why Canyons School District created a the Resource Closet, a central storehouse of food and hygie...
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Episode 91: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies impact one in 13 children. That's about two students per classroom, and those numbers are on the rise, increasing 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It'...
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Episode 90: Sign Up for Parenting Classes, Student Supports at the Canyons Family Center
People are stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and the always-connected nature of modern life are weighing on our collective consciousness. But no one needs to face these pressures alone. In Canyons District, there’s ...
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Episode 89: Utah Royals Roster Bolstered by Talents, Skills of Alta High Graduates
Michele Vasconcelos set the Alta High record for the number of goals scored in a single season when she dominated the prep scene in 2011 with her Hawk teammates. The big moment came during the 65th minute of the 5A state championship at the the...
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