Magic Monday: Thanksgiving Edition

Magic Monday: Thanksgiving Edition

If you’ve ever asked the question “when am I going to use this in real life?” about math, you’re not alone. Thankfully there are several practical applications for the subject most of us spent at least 12 years studying. One of my favorites is...
Much to do around Walden

Much to do around Walden

There is a bulletin board at Walden School outside of Bev Pecoraro’s classroom, highlighting all of the club options for 9th-12th grade students. These club offerings are unique, not only because they function as part of the Boys & Girls Club after school...
Soaring to New Heights

Soaring to New Heights

The Amelia Earhart Elementary Club is one of the new Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County sites that just opened this fall. They’re off to a great start helping club members chart the course to great futures! Garrett and I had the chance to visit the new club...
Drop out for what?

Drop out for what?

According to a report published by the state of Utah, the graduation rate in 2013 was 81 percent, which is a 3 percent improvement over the previous year. In the Provo and Alpine school districts, however, the graduation rate is still at 78%. Nearly 1 in 4 students in...