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Did you know that Latinos account for 15.1% of Utah’s population? Discover a wealth of educational resources for teaching and learning about Utah’s Latino communities, heroes and events. UEN's new online hub is curated in partnership with Latino teachers and community experts.
Utah's Indigenous People's College Collaboration

Adults ages 18 and older are invited to join UETN and universities from across the state to celebrate Indigenous People's Day on Monday, Oct. 10 with in-person and online films screenings, panel discussion, book discussions and more. Registration for the Indigenous Peoples Day College Collaboration events is free and required to participate.
Calling all educators and 7th-9th grade students. The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs will host the Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit, its annual virtual youth leadership event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and Thursday, Nov. 3 from 9-11 a.m. Registration for the Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit is free and closes by Oct.18.
Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition
Utah K-8 learners may submit entries for the 2023 Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition from now through Feb 14. Prizes include free access to exclusive workshops, recognition at a red carpet event and have their shorts screened during the 2023 Tumbleweeds Film Festival.
NASA TV
Learn about the first Native American woman in space, Nicole Mann. Watch NASA TV and browse space related resources.
It's Eerie October with a spooky booklist, related eMedia links and creepy classic films aired Fridays at 8 p.m. on UEN-TV.
Events


  • Earth Science Week: Explore a collection of lesson plans, activities and planning tools to help students appreciate the science of the Earth's systems. Oct. 9-15


  • Media Literacy Week: Register for a free toolkit to power up learners’ media literacy skills during #MediaLitWk, Oct. 24-28, and beyond. Share or join events and contests throughout the week

  • SAINTCON: Is your tech specialist joining Utah's premier computer security conference this year? It’s at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Oct. 25-28.
UEN Professional Development
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  • eMedia Teach Mentoring Hub: Find a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed resources and professional learning aligned to the teacher mentor roles and competencies throughout the state.

  • USBE Parent Guides on eMedia: Discover the new Parent Guides from the Utah State Board of Education and Learn how they can help parents support their child's education.

  • Get Googley, Shortcuts to Success: This new series teaches you how to use Google products and features in your classroom. In this first episode, host Matt Winters shares his tips and tricks for using Google shortcuts in your everyday teaching.
Digital Security Tip:

Working from home or other remote locations requires extra vigilance toward data safety. This fall, we’re sharing tips to help you secure your work area.
 
  • Keep sensitive information out of sight. Whether it’s student names on a whiteboard, a password on a sticky note or something else, having this information out increases the risk it may wind up compromised.
 
  • Accessibility Now: Explore the past, present and future of the Americans with Disabilities Act as seen from the perspectives of people with disabilities. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8:30 p.m.

  • The Kitchenistas: Gather for healthy, traditional meals with a Latina-led movement that is transforming communities. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 2 a.m.
Find more events, UEN staff picks and resources with UEN's NetNews Online.
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