Chief of Staff w/ Utah State Board of Education, Albert Einstein Fellow @ NSF, former 8th Grade Science Teacher

Salt Lake City, UT
Joined December 2009
Need Summer Meals for Your Kids? Here's How to Find Them: USBE's Child Nutrition Program is helping families access free meals for children 18 and under during the summer months. Meals are served at over 300 locations across the state. View this article: tinyurl.com/sebdffsh
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“Now is the time for innovation in K-12. A lot of changes are coming. Some of that change is unsettling. Now is the time for innovation!”Sarah Young inspires attendees @Qualtrics SLC @SarahforSLC #uted #utpol @UTBoardofEd
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Parents, don't miss registering your child for Kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year! Choose between half-day or full-day options and be sure to check with your local elementary school for their priority registration deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity—register now!
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Parents, it's time to register your child for Kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year! Choose between half-day or full-day options and be sure to check with your local elementary school for their priority registration deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity—register now!
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The United States Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has released its 2024 Annual Report, and Utah was recognized for its impactful efforts to support students with disabilities in achieving their postsecondary goals. Visit the report here: sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-spp-a…
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Sarah Young retweeted
Next in our #edtechadvent is @UTPublicEd - grateful for @DicksonSyd and her team's support and dedication to #uted teachers, students, and families. #JordanDTL #DTLutah #JordanPortraitofaGraduate #uted #JordanBig6 #Big6in60
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This Thanksgiving, USBE wants to express our deepest gratitude to Utah’s educators, parents, and school staff for their dedication to student success. Together, your efforts are helping to build a brighter future for every child. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving!
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We are grateful to the members of our Opening Keynote Session for Utah’s Preschool Conference last weekend! Now they want to hear from you: What are your preschool needs in your community? Submit questions here: tinyurl.com/mvfnu762
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Parents! Did you know there's a special place just for you to learn about Utah public education? You can find out how to get involved, stay in touch, and get help with any problems. You can find all of this information here: schools.utah.gov/parent/
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This year's Apple Crunch Day was a huge success! Around 180 kindergarten students from @canyonsdistrict joined us at the Capitol. From apple taste tests to creating “apple monsters”, it was a day filled with fun, learning, and delicious local flavors!
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The #PAEMST 2024-2025 application cycle is now open! Help recognize the best 7-12 STEM educators by nominating a teacher you know today! bit.ly/PAEMST25
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The U.S. Department of Education has recognized three Utah schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their outstanding academic performance and efforts in closing achievement gaps. Congratulations to: Edgemont Elementary River Heights Elementary Bella Vista School
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We are so excited to support the amazing Sayre Posey @slcschools as our 2025 Utah Teacher of the Year, representing all UT teachers. @UTBoardofEd #uted @CCSSO
Congratulations to our 2025 Utah Teacher of The Year, Sayre Posey! Posey teaches 8th grade U.S. History at Northwest Middle. Her students thrive in a classroom that challenges them with rigorous learning experiences and supports them through strong relationships.
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“Teachers are the architects of learning.” Superintendent Syd Dickson describes the impressive architecture evident in our teachers’ classrooms. #uted @UTBoardofEd #UTSTOY @DicksonSyd @UTPublicEd
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Celebrating school administrators of the year at ⁦@UTBoardofEd⁩ meeting today. These exemplary school leaders are focused on ensuring their students have what they need to succeed by investing in the adults who serve them. #LeadershipMatters ⁦@UTPublicEd⁩ #uted
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We are committed to fostering authentic partnerships between schools, families, and communities! We can create the supportive environments that every Utah student needs to thrive academically and personally. Read more on this recent article by @DicksonSyd tinyurl.com/2txsz3ke
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Sometimes the education landscape can feel overwhelming. That's why we've created handy resources to help you navigate it. If you remember to Start Local, you can often find the answers you're looking for. You can find this and other helpful resources at schools.utah.gov/parent
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Welcome back to school!!❤️
A message from Superintendent Dickson shares how all of USBE feels about our educators and everyone involved in making Utah education what it is. Thank you for your dedicated time and effort. Welcome back to school, Utah! Districts, sound off in the comments!
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