Connect Canyons
Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring.
Podcasting since 2020 • 132 episodes
Connect Canyons
Latest Episodes
Ep 129: 6,601 Books and Counting: Union Middle Leads District in Book Checkouts, Slays Literacy Goals
At Union Middle School, the books are moving. A lot. So far this school year, Union students have checked out 6,601 books — more than any other secondary school in Canyons District. To put that in perspective, that works out to abou...
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Ep 128: From Fear To Balance: Teaching Critical Thinking In A Noisy Online World
In an era where “logging on” is as routine as brushing your teeth, it is important to prioritize the mental health and digital safety of students. New data from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reveals a striking reality:...
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Episode 127: Super Bowl: Lessons Beyond the Huddle CSD resident football experts discuss mentorship, community and The Big Game
As Seattle and New England prepare to face off for Super Bowl LX, Canyons District’s resident gridiron experts sound off on The Big Game. In Connect Canyons' third-annual Super Bowl predictions episode, Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins is...
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Ep 126 : Regroup, Refresh, Reconnect: How to Get Back in the Back to School Groove
Believe it or not, we're nearly halfway through the 2025-26 school year. Students are transitioning from playing games with their families over winter break to turning their alarms back on and getting back in the habit of classes and homework.&...
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Ep 125: The American Classroom Is Stuck in the Past — and Our Workforce Is Paying the Price
Inside the Canyons Innovation Center, a solution to America’s broken school-to-work pipelineWalk into a traditional classroom almost anywhere in America and you will see a familiar scene: desks in rows and students sitting face-...
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