BESD Super Scoop

In this session we talk about why and how BESD does there PD days that give the teachers time to learn and sharpen their saw. Also we talk about the dignity project.  View it here

In this podcast we talk about the proposal for the upcoming November election bond on the ballot in Box Elder County.  There are a few things reference. Information about the Bond keith.mecham@besd.net heidijo.west@besd.net steve.carlsen@besd.net   Cost per square foot to build Elementary - $ 481 High Schools - $ 449 Middle schools - $382   Town Hall meetings: October 7th at Box Elder Middle Schoo...

In this episode we talk about the things our State Representative has done in the session this year.  We also discuss how others can get involved to make a difference. 

In this episode we talk with the ELA department of Bear River High school Heidi Jensen, Jamie Marble, and Kelbie Jackson.  We discuss how this department uses data to pinpoint student gaps.  These gaps are taught to students during an intervention built into their schedule.  They talk about the Utah State Standards and how they break those down to understand what students really need to know. They...

In this podcast we talk to 2 teachers of the DLI program and the district director.  We talk about the long term benefits for signing your student up for the program.  BESD offers 4 schools with Spanish DLI and one with Chinese.  

In this episode we talk to students and faculty at our schools about fundraisers and food drives done to support our local communities.  Every year our school, through the help of the communities, donate tons of food to the local food pantries and thousands of dollars to local charities to help those around us.  One of the great benefits of this that happens with our students is the unity to a com...

Today we talk about how students and teachers can use Artificial Intelligence in the classroom to help with learning and productivity. 

Click here to join PTA today or talk to your local PTA president at your school. You are welcome to join ANY TIME.    https://www.utahpta.org/ Box Elder Region PTA director Region1@utahpta.org   PTA video

For more information about BESD health services please visit: https://www.besd.net/page/health-services-main-page

We talk to Tom Shaw, a member of the BESD foundation, about the fundraising efforts and the support the foundation gives to BESD.  More information can be found at https://www.besd.net/page/foundation-home

We are excited to have the students back with us at BESD for the first day of school 2023.

We interviewed the co-valedictorian from Bear River High School. Here is a link to one of Zerin's Comics Here is a poem from Aliya 9/22 There are no words that can explain The hidden world’s frame of itself So we made up a way to claim The secrets marked but on a shelf The numbers climb my page and notes And the questions grow and spurt My pencil taps my page and floats Numbers cannot speak and ca...

In this interview, we talk about using data.  Making growth in students and teachers.  We discuss Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction. We discuss the types of assessments with team-driven assessments, District, and State assessments.  

In this episode we interview the BEHS valedictorian and salutatorian.  We talk about how they became the valedictorian and salutatorian and what plans they have after high school.

Box Elder High School had two players recognized by the National Football Foundation for being great student-athletes.

In this episode, we interview three student-athletes from Bear River High School who will continue their education through athletic scholarships at various schools throughout the country.  Two athletes will be playing Lacrosse and one will be playing softball.   #SouthernWesleyanUniversity #MidlandUniversity #BrighamYoungUniversity

Here is a link to the framework   You may be interested in implementing PCBL in your room if you experience some or all of the following: You are frustrated that some students are bored and waiting for you to move on while other students are lost and need extra help. You are frustrated that some of your lessons "just don't work" for some of your students. You are tired of being the "sage on the sa...

Teachers have many things in their lives that can weigh them down.  Here are some ideas to help lift the stress.

This last year Golden Spike Elementary was opened.  This podcast is about the steps it took to open that school.

In this podcast we meet with Keith Mecham, the Assistant Superintendent over personnel.  We discuss the resources in the district to help educate the whole student.

This podcast is about the Bear River High School Robotics Club.   Thank you to the sponsors of the club. Especially  Walmart Nucor AutoLiv