On June 19 Utah will commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States with its newest federal holiday. Explore the significance of this day with UEN’s Juneteenth resources page and watch Juneteenth Jamboree: From a Free Place to Displace on UEN-TV on June 18 at 8 p.m.

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Events

  • World Environment Day: Join in virtual activities or explore the World Environment Day website to see how ecosystems are being restored. June 5

  • D-Day Anniversary: On June 6, 1944, Allied troops attacked German defenses on the French coast, leading to the liberation of Europe in WWII. Explore the progress of the battle and the gallantry that lead the Allies to victory on June 6.

  • First Day of Summer: Explore how Earth's tilted axis creates seasonal cycles. The summer solstice is June 21.
UEN Professional Development
  • UEN Homeroom: Kami Dupree from the Utah State Board of Education and Heidi Matthews with the Utah Education Association delve into the topic of teacher retention in Utah.

  • UEN PDTV: Katie Blunt interviews teacher Amanda Lawing about using technology tools to develop creative and engaging lessons.
News & Resources:
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  • Roadtrip Nation: Caring Forward: What can be done to make healthcare more welcoming for everyone? Three young people travel across California to see the future of care. Thursday, June 9 at 8 p.m.

  • A Path Forward, Healthcare: Young adults find their futures within the medical industry — from providing patient care as a nurse to participating in the apprentice program in manufacturing. Thursday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m.
  • D-Day, Over Normandy: This documentary mixes drone images with archival footage to provide a fresh perspective of WWII's D-Day battle. Saturday, June 4 at 8 p.m.

  • George Washington Carver, An Uncommon Life: Reconnect with the legacy of one of American’s greatest scientists. June 15 at 8 p.m.
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"In June as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day.
No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them."
~Aldo Leopold~