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Tomorrow, the final two candidates for State Superintendent will come before the full Board for public interviews. You can watch the interviews live on our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/usbemedia

Last week, we hosted the Utah Teaching Writing Symposium, bringing together over 100 educators from across Utah for two powerful days of collaboration and learning. Participants left feeling energized and ready to implement impactful practices with support every step of the way!

Last night, the Board selected Dr. Molly Hart to lead Utah public schools as the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Hart is the Executive Director of Summit Academy and has more than 20 years of experience in education, serving in roles from teacher to principal

Member Wood was elected to the Board in 2022 and was elected to serve as Board Vice Chair in 2024. She has spent decades as an advocate for education. Member Wood is an avid collector of junior ranger badges and is currently earning her master's in public administration.

Congratulations to the 2025 Science of Reading Award Winners! We’re proud to celebrate outstanding educators for their dedication to evidence-based literacy instruction. Your commitment to helping Utah students build strong reading foundations is making a lasting impact.

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

Hurricane Elementary Literacy Night on May 6, 2025 was a huge success! This fun, collaborative evening brought together families, schools, and community partners, all working together to support student success through the Science of Reading. Thank you to all who participated!

USBE was honored to recently present the Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education to this year’s winners. Join us in celebrating: Leslie Timmons – Utah State University Laura Reina – Edith Bowen Laboratory School Kayla Spurlock – Provo City School District

We’re proud to highlight three more outstanding recipients of the Sorenson Legacy Awards: Marjory Anderson – Alpine School District Joshua Miller – Granite School District Laura Brockbank – Nebo School District Thank you for your contributions to arts education in Utah!

Congratulations to our last group of incredible educators recognized for their excellence in arts education: Rachel Henderson – Jordan School District Lisa Noyes – Granite School District Courtni Giles – Washington County School District Thank you for inspiring Utah’s students!

Summer is just around the corner and we're thrilled to be part of the Third Annual @utahparentcenter Family Festival! When: Friday, June 27 Where: Tracy Aviary, SLC Get all the details at tinyurl.com/3xzpnxre #UtahParentCenter

Join us for the 2025 Utah Institute on Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities on June 10, 2025, at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo. Designed for students (ages 14+), families, and educators. Register here: tinyurl.com/yrtw46xf

Educators, this weekend is our Utah School Safety Conference! Hear from nationally recognized experts and explore best practices to create a safer learning environment for all Utah students. Attendees must register BEFORE the conference! Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7ddcvs

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Molly Hart as our new State Superintendent of Public Instruction! Superintendent Hart was officially sworn in during Thursday's board meeting, and we’re excited for her leadership as we look ahead to the future of education in Utah.

USBE welcomed new Superintendent Molly Hart as she took her official oath of office and elected Amanda Bollinger to Vice Chair. The draft of mathematics standards for public comment was released and the updated Least Restrictive Behavior Intervention (LRBI) manual was approved.

USBE has launched a new “Current News for Parents” webpage. Your one-stop source for the latest updates on Utah’s public education system. From policy changes to family resources, this page is designed to keep parents informed, engaged, and empowered. tinyurl.com/yr89fv5r

Congratulations to Utah’s own Matt Winters and USDB Superintendent Joel Coleman for being named to District Administration’s Top 100 Education Innovators of 2025! We're proud to see Utah represented alongside other visionary voices in K12 education. tinyurl.com/539aap8f

Member Reale has represented District 5 on the Board since 2022. She currently works as the Director of Digital Marketing and Student Experience and an adjunct professor of political science at SLCC. In her free time, you can find Member Reale biking or watching women’s sports.

Join Utah Farm to Fork in celebrating fresh, local produce and free summer meals for kids across the state! Throughout June and July 2025, we are highlighting delicious Utah-grown zucchini and squash Find summer meal sites near you: tinyurl.com/2v48juzm

Just because summer's here doesn't mean support stops. Mental health matters year-round for students, parents, and educators. Chat with licensed counselors, submit confidential tips, and access resources anytime. Download the app or learn more at safeut.org