UTVA Head of School Meghan Meredith spoke with KSL-AM radio (Salt Lake) about the Governor’s declaration about no longer needing college degrees and the kinds of skills being learned by students at schools like UTVA.
Meridian teacher creates board game to inspire educators
Meridian teacher Eric Olsen is expanding his vision for education with his new board game, Glyphics.
Holiday Blessing Bags for Utah Students and Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year where holiday giving abounds, and Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) is no exception. For the past four years, the online school has partnered with a non-profit donor in St. George, UT to provide 50 Blessing Bags to homeless and economically disadvantaged students/families.
The Unstoppable Thunderbirds Robotics Team
The Unstoppable Thunderbirds Robotics Team at New Mexico Destinations Career Academy appeared on The Richard Eeds show with team members Chelsea Flynn and Cade Stamps and teachers Megan Tanner, Sarah Blackwell and Mary Rose Paterson.
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Growing in Importance as Resource for Arizona Families
The thought of a private-school education may seem unattainable for many Arizona families. However, thanks to the state’s new Empowerment Scholarship Account program, or ESA, a private-school education is more accessible than ever before.
Glyphics: A Party Game of Clues, Communication, and Guesses
Convey a noun, verb, or phrase with the use of 40 game pieces of various shapes and sizes, while the timer ticks down from 60 seconds!
Published by Big G Creative, Glyphics is a party game for three or more players. It was designed by math teacher Eric Olsen, a first-time game designer who had an idea during COVID lockdowns.
Meridian teacher who created board game ‘Glyphics’ developing new games for market
Eric Olsen, a math teacher at Idaho Technical Career Academy recently created a board game – called Glyphics – to bring students together.
3 Ways To Bring Teacher PD Into The 21st Century
A 30-year veteran educator reflects on the changing education landscape, and how teacher PD can better serve today’s teachers
The Possibilities are Endless with 17th Annual K12 Art Competition
Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) invites students across the U.S. to show off their artistic side in the 17th Annual K12 Art Competition. This year’s competition is open through January 31, 2023, and for the second year in a row is open to students both inside and outside of K12-powered schools.
Teaching ‘Stranger Danger’ Should Extend To The Virtual World
It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online.