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Planning a visit or need to contact us? Please note the upcoming days USBE offices will be closed:
July 3 – Independence Day
July 24 – Pioneer Day
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Oct 12 – Columbus Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving
Dec 25 – Christmas
ALT Planning a visit or need to contact us? Please note the upcoming days the Utah State Board of Education offices will be closed for the remainder of the year:
Upcoming Closures:
July 3 – Independence Day
July 24 – Pioneer Day
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Oct 12 – Columbus Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving
Dec 25 – Christmas
Welcome back to a new school year! Superintendent Molly Hart reminds us that student success is a shared responsibility. When families, educators & communities work together, we can make a meaningful difference.
A Back-to-School message: piped.video/watch?v=ujdNUMr-…
The USBE Parent Portal provides info about Utah's public education system, parent rights, & ways to stay involved in your child's education, schools.utah.gov/parent.
Also, don't miss the latest Parent Newsletter, loom.ly/_D6_8WY.
ALT Parent Portal. Learn more about the basic structure of Utah's public education system. https://www.schools.utah.gov/parent/
Join the 2026-27 Do The Write Thing Challenge! This national writing challenge invites middle school students to reflect on youth violence and share their hopes for change.
Educators: Learn more at the Sept. 30 webinar (3 p.m.). loom.ly/Ka5qIyg
Webinar ID: 886 8678 6408
ALT Do the Write Thing Challenge. 2026-2027. Your story mattes. Help inspire change. Open to students in grades 7-8.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. When individuals feel valued and connected they are better equipped to navigate challenges and thrive. Take a moment to connect with others. Together, we can build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988, visit SafeUT.org, or download the SafeUT app to connect with resources and support.
Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the courage and service shown in the face of tragedy.
Twenty-five years later, education continues to play a vital role in helping students understand the significance of that day and its lasting impact.
Through age-appropriate learning and reflection, schools across Utah are helping ensure that the stories, lessons, and values of courage, service, and unity are not forgotten. We remember. We honor. We carry the lessons forward.
Please join us in congratulating Talia Casares of Moroni Elementary in the North Sanpete School District, Utah's 2027 Teacher of the Year!
To learn more go to schools.utah.gov/publicrelat…
ALT Utah's 2027 Teacher of The Year Talia Casares, Moroni Elementary School in North Sanpete School District.
ALT A group of people pose at the Utah Teacher of the Year Banquet with Talia Casares of Moroni Elementary, Utah's 2027 Teacher of the Year.
ALT Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction Molly Hart stands next to Utah's 2027 Teacher of the Year Talia Casares and Utah State Board Member Matt Hymas.
ALT Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction Molly Hart and Utah State Board Member Matt Hymas pose with the five finalists at the 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year Banquet.
Talia, a sixth-grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion teacher, is known for creating engaging learning experiences that connect language, literacy, STEM, and technology while helping students discover their potential.
Did you know that missing just two days of school each month can put students at risk of falling behind? Consistent attendance helps students stay engaged, build connections, and remain on track for graduation.
That's why we're inviting schools, districts, families, and community partners to join the Utah Statewide Attendance Challenge. Together, we can create a culture where every student feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed.
Congrats to the 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year finalists:
Sondra Knudsen, Logan City School District
Daren Lentz, Cache County School District
Megan Morrison, Jordan School District
Talia Casares, North Sanpete School District
Danielle Carter, Millard School District
ALT 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year finalists: Sondra Knudsen, Daren Lentz,
Megan Morrison, Talia Casares, and Danielle Carter
These outstanding educators were selected from nominations across Utah for their dedication to students, innovative teaching practices, and leadership in their schools and communities.
The 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year will be announced September 3, 2026.
Congrats to the finalists of the 2026 National Civics Bee® Utah State Finals!
Students from across Utah demonstrated impressive civic knowledge while sharing ideas to improve their communities. (images provided by the @saltlakechamber)
ALT First place winner of the 2026 National Civics Bee Utah State Finals.
ALT First through third place winners of the 2026 National Civics Bee Utah State Finals.
ALT Students at the 2026 National Civics Bee Utah State Finals.
Programs like the National Civics Bee help students learn how government works, identify challenges in their communities, and develop thoughtful solutions.
(images provided by the @saltlakechamber)
Happy Independence Day! Utah students have been part of the #America250 commemoration through artwork, essays, and other creative projects.
The artwork featured in this post was created winners of USBE's America250 student contest.
Learn more at loom.ly/9EUPm7c.
ALT Artwork created by some of the winners of the America250 Utah State Board of Education's 2026 student contest.
Calling Utah students in grades 6–12! The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams to submit science and technology experiment ideas for a chance to fly on a suborbital research vehicle. Winning teams receive $1,500!
Learn more at futureengineers.org/nasatech…@K12FutureE