tag:www.murrayjournal.com,2005:/categories/education?page=4Education | Murray Journal Page 4Educating | Entertaining | Informing2023-03-30T16:12:49-06:00urn:uuid:87372802-78cf-478e-af7e-2b92e68b307b2023-03-30T16:12:45-06:002023-03-30T16:12:49-06:00Murray educators celebrated at 20th-annual Pinnacle award ceremony2023-03-30 16:12:45 -0600Julie Slama Murray School District Pinnacle recipients have “inspired countless students and helped shape their future profoundly.”
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:83282bbf-aba2-45d9-b663-37046e0671c42023-03-21T10:03:30-06:002023-03-21T11:27:56-06:00Surya Kapu wins Regional Spelling Bee for the fourth time2023-03-21 10:02:58 -0600Peri KinderSurya's excited about a second chance at winning the national title. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:f533b5e6-0923-4956-8b39-6647266bc5c82023-03-08T13:43:31-07:002023-03-08T13:43:48-07:00Cottonwood High student honored for leadership, community service2023-03-08 13:43:30 -0700Julie Slama“People have said hurtful things to me, have unfairly treated me, or have physically hit or pushed me; even then I cannot say that I hate them. I have been raised to be kind by serving and showing love.”<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:8ac74f86-6367-4285-9450-0338bfc5aaf32023-03-08T13:42:32-07:002023-03-08T13:42:36-07:00Murray High students give 5 for the Fight thousands to help with cancer research2023-03-08 13:42:32 -0700Julie SlamaWith the dual goal of raising money for cancer research and getting community involvement, student leaders led the month-long fundraising campaign that raised more than $16,000.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:39554cf2-d26d-42f8-93c6-c1c3a6ee50552023-03-07T15:18:49-07:002023-03-08T13:45:00-07:00Cottonwood students lend a hand to furry critters2023-03-07 15:51:23 -0700Julie SlamaAt Cottonwood High, student officers lead peers to give back to the community who has supported them.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:493debcf-1f74-4398-9afb-75420ccdebd32023-02-03T10:27:59-07:002023-03-08T13:38:37-07:00Local schoolchildren serve, benefit from Murray Children’s Pantry2023-02-03 10:27:59 -0700Julie Slama“There’s nothing back home for my children. I came to help get food to sustain my family so this is a great thing. I’m very grateful,” said one Utah Virtual Academy mother who picked up a donated blessing bag and food items from the Murray Children’s Pantry in December.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:925ff1c1-160a-4b13-b69b-5946101d8e302023-02-03T10:26:14-07:002023-03-08T13:38:39-07:00Former Murray grad recounts his homelessness, urges student to support those in need2023-02-03 10:26:13 -0700Julie Slama“There is help and it’s not something you have to be ashamed to ask for. I know now many people would have reached out if they had known I was homeless,” a Murray High graduate tells Murray secondary students, who now have access to food, clothing and other items at school.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:d3e7d303-dda0-453b-bf02-48f9255025a52023-02-03T10:25:02-07:002023-03-08T13:38:14-07:00Making connections in science critical to award-winning teacher’s approach2023-02-03 10:25:01 -0700Julie Slama“I like how learning broadens students’ view and it’s a kick in the pants to see kids do that,” said the outstanding Utah physics educator of the year who teaches at Murray High.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e04f5afa-59a4-4bf7-a5a3-881fdad42bdb2023-02-03T10:23:56-07:002023-03-08T13:38:41-07:00Team Longview participates in Bowl for the Cure to support colleague2023-02-03 10:23:56 -0700Julie Slama“I recognize this journey isn’t only about me. If it helps bring awareness and help someone else, then I’m all for it,” Longview Elementary teacher Ann Kjar in sharing her story and participation in the upcoming Bowl for the Cure.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:7445ee3b-bc92-4864-8b82-128561c173472023-01-31T14:21:17-07:002023-03-09T10:11:19-07:00Writing isn’t easy, author tells students2023-01-31 14:34:03 -0700Julie Slama“By the end of ninth grade, I felt like a writer, and I haven’t stopped writing ever since,” best-selling author Neal Shusterman told local students.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>