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In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Marianne Johansen (Majestic Elementary), Katie Hejazi-Far & Kodey Hughes (Juab & Superintendents of Rock). Listen to learn about music education's benefits to student learning and get expert tips on incorporating music in your classroom.   Majestic Arts Elementary: https://majestic.jordandistrict.org/   Music Education Resources Utah State Board of Education Elementary Songbook: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/finearts/elementarysongbook The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program: http://btsarts.org/ BYU Arts Learning Program: https://education.byu.edu/arts/BTS_artslearning    Stay connected with UEN Twitter: https://twitter.com/uennews  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UtahEducationNetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utaheducationnetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-education-network Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/UtahEducationNetwork/  

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by the Director of the Office of Families for Utah, Aimee Winder Newton. First, listen to learn about the initiatives our state is taking to protect and inform our communities about societal dangers exacerbated by online social media. Then, get helpful tips you and your students can practice to encourage safe internet use.   Stay connected with UEN  Twitter: https://twitter.com/uennews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UtahEducationNetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utaheducationnetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-education-network Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/UtahEducationNetwork/  

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Virgel Hammonds and Lillian Pace from KnowledgeWorks. Join them in conversation on PCBL (Personalized, Competency-Based Learning) in Utah, and get insight from these experts on what personalized learning looks like in the classroom and how we can support PCBL in our state. KnowledgeWorks Website: https://knowledgeworks.org/ You can find UEN on Instagram @UtahEducationNetwork and Twitter @uennews.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are in the studio with Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox and Deputy Director of First Lady Initiatives, Sarah Allred. Join us in a conversation about the First Lady's “Show Up” initiatives and how they’re helping build stronger communities that empower our educators and students throughout the state. Then, they share small everyday steps you can take to “Show Up” for your local teachers and their work. Learn more about the First Lady's "Show Up" Initiatives here: https://www.showuputah.org/ You can find UEN on Instagram @UtahEducationNetwork and Twitter @uennews.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Author and educator E.E. Dowd (Erin Dowd). Learn more about what inspires E.E.'s work and how she's encouraging educators to build global classrooms and explore creativity with writing. Learn more about E.E. Dowd, and make sure to check out her book, "Shipshape" here:  www.eedowd.com

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by YA historical fiction writer Steve Capone. Listen to learn what inspired Steve to be a writer and how he helps students see the joy in creative writing. Steve Capone:  http://www.caponeteaches.com/

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by EdTech professional Carl Hooker. Learn more about how Mr. Hooker is helping shift the perspective on failure in education and encourages educators and their students to use it as a way to empower learning.    Carl Hooker: https://carlhooker.com/ Hooked On Innovation: https://hookedoninnovation.com/

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, hosts Matt and Dani are joined by Principal Robert McDaniel and Assistant Principal Aaron Bodell from Cyrpus High School. They share insight into how they’ve approached creating a positive school environment at Cyprus High School and how it’s helped their students and teachers succeed.   Book mentioned: The Power of Moments     

UEN Homeroom is back for the school year! In the first episode of the new Homeroom season, hosts Matt and Dani are joined by a team of Adobe Creative Educators who are inspiring educators to reignite creativity in the classroom. Listen to get expert tips on how you can encourage creativity with your students.   Adobe Education Exchange Adobe Creative Education Challenges Twitter: @AdobeForEdu Instagram:@adobeforedu

In the final episode of Summer Reading with UENLitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by Dr. Claire Son, associate professor at the University of Utah's educational psychology department. Listen to learn about the science behind early childhood language development and get expert insight on how parents and educators can support young learners.   Get quality early childhood resources with Preschool Path: https://preschool.uen.org/ Explore classic films and related book lists with UENLitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/  

In this episode of Summer Reading with UENLitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by author and professor Nicole Walker. Listen as she shares a fascinating perspective on the importance of place in writing and learn how paying attention to the details surrounding place can help us create engaging writing that reflects the world around us. Nicole Walker Website: https://nikwalk.com/ Explore classic films and related book lists with UENLitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/      

In this episode of Summer Reading with UENLitFlix, join Matt and Jenn in a conversation with poet and essayist Heidi Czerwiec to discuss the crossover of literary elements into classic films. See how genre, form, and imagery offer a new perspective on film. Heidi Czerwiec: https://www.heidiczerwiec.com/ Explore classic films and related booklists with UEN LitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/

In this episode of Summer Reading with UEN LitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by Cassie Clark, a Public historian for the Utah Divison of History, sharing her expert knowledge on the importance of understanding how history is recorded and shared. Listen and see why learning about history helps us better comprehend our interactions with each other and the world around us. Podcast about Utah's History: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-piece-a-podcast-about-utahs-history/id1499564731 Utah History: https://history.utah.gov/ Peoples of Utah: https://history.utah.gov/public-history/peoples-of-utah/#:~:text=The%20Peoples%20of%20Utah%20Revisited%20represents%20our%20division's%20flagship%20initiative,liberty%20and%20equality%20for%20all Explore classic films and related booklists with UEN LitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/

In this episode of Summer Reading with UEN LitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by Dan Compton & Kirsten Nilsson from the Summit County Library. Listen to learn about the Summit library’s various reading groups and how through these groups, they’re encouraging their community to come together to become stronger readers!  The Summit County Library: https://www.thesummitcountylibrary.org/ Read with Libby: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby Explore classic films and related booklists with UENLitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/

In the first episode of our Summer Reading with UEN LitFlix, Matt and special co-host Jenn Gibbs are joined by film expert Julie Gale with the Utah Film Center. Listen to learn more about the connections between film and literature and Julie's tips for educators looking to teach film as literature. Explore classic films and related booklists with UEN LitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/ Utah Film Center: https://www.utahfilmcenter.org/ Utah Film Center Upcoming Events: https://www.utahfilmcenter.org/upcoming-events Teacher Professional Development: https://www.utahfilmcenter.org/education/teacher-professional-development/

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Kami Dupree from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Heidi Mattews with the Utah Education Association(UEA) to discuss teacher retention in Utah. Listen to learn more about how these two groups define teacher retention and how, through their data collection, they're creating initiatives to address the teacher retention issue in our schools.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Ray Matsumiya and Iman Al-Omari from the Oleander Initiative. Listen to learn how they inspire peace education in the classroom by taking teachers from across the world to Japan to learn about the resilience of the survivors of the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Oleander Initiative: https://oleanderinitiative.org/

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by ULEAD program director McKell Withers and the 6th grade teachers at Greenwood Elementary. Listen to learn more about the ULEAD education initiative and how these successful educators and their students have become "Bright Spots" in their school district.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by FReadom Fighters, Carolyn Foote and Becky Calzada. We learn about the FReadom Fighters movement in Texas, all about reading and advocating for their libraries. Listen to get excited about your library and what you can do for your librarians. FReadom Fighters website: https://t.co/7oinBvxaiA FReadom Fighters twitter: https://twitter.com/FReadomFighters State of America's Libraries Report 2022: https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2022

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Matt and Dani are joined by Shannon Rupert from the Mars Society and Jen Carver Hunter. They share great ways teachers can take advantage of learning opportunities involving the Mars Desert Research Station, right here in Utah! PDTV Spaceward Bound Stem in 30 Civil Air Patrol STEM Action Center  NASA Newsletter