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Canyon View Elementary’s fourth-grade student-scientists learn not ‘gross,’ but ‘how scientific’

Dec 16, 2021 08:44AM ● By Julie Slama

“I believe that education should be experiential rather than repeat what they learn. So, this is a designed experience for them to learn through their curiosity,” said teacher Sean Thorpe who introduced dissections to fourth-grade students.

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Brighton High’s jewelry program teaches students skills for real-world application

Dec 09, 2021 02:51PM ● By Julie Slama

“This class gives me a chance to connect with others and myself as I learn patience; I am able to relax and just take my time creating something beautiful,” said one of the 95 students who are taking Jewelry I at Brighton High.

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Brighton math teacher shows 16-year resiliency in preparing for Boston Marathon

Dec 01, 2021 02:07PM ● By Julie Slama

“The race was everything I dreamed of—the crowd, the city, the volunteers, the course, it was all worth it. I loved every minute of it and I’m mostly grateful that I was able to do it, thankful for the experience that I was able to experience something that I’d dreamt about for so long,” said Brighton High math teacher Afton Brown about running the Boston Marathon in October.

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Adversity didn’t deter these students’ accomplishments to get a college education

Nov 22, 2021 10:28AM ● By Julie Slama

Family, personal, financial hardships doesn’t stop these students from achieving in high school; now college has become a reality.

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Under new director, Brighton orchestra ensemble wins state award

Nov 08, 2021 02:26PM ● By Julie Slama

In one year’s time, Brighton’s orchestras have doubled in size and has been recognized by the National Music Education Foundation’s Mark of Excellence program.

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Canyons’ educators form friendships, set goals, endure pelting rain in Goldilocks bike ride

Nov 01, 2021 02:25PM ● By Julie Slama

Despite rain pelting down, a group of Canyons educators rode their third annual Goldilocks bike ride together to complete their goal although “we did joke about calling an Uber,” said one teacher.

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City Hall documents BHS old and new

Nov 01, 2021 10:32AM ● By Jerry Christensen

The Brighton High School: Full Circle exhibit runs until Nov. 19.

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What you didn’t know about school custodians

Oct 04, 2021 11:58AM ● By Jet Burnham

Have you thanked your custodian today?

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Ridgecrest’s fun run encourages fitness and raises funds for after-school academic support

Oct 04, 2021 11:17AM ● By Julie Slama

New Ridgecrest assistant principal, PTA president to sleep on school roof promising to fulfill the incentive for students who surpassed their fundraising goal.

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Spooky fun in store at Brighton High’s Halloween dance concert

Oct 04, 2021 11:15AM ● By Julie Slama

“Just think of anything you can that is spooky, but still is upbeat, fun and energetic and that’s our show,” said Brighton High’s dance company adviser about their Oct. 28-29 Halloween concert.

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