Dive into summer fun with UEN LitFlix and Utah public libraries! Find booklists, summer reading challenges and more.

  •  Library-UEN Film Festival: Get ready, Wayne County! UEN and the Tri-County Bookmobile are teaming up to bring you two days of film magic at The Bicknell Theater this July 10-11.


  • Activities and discussions will follow the films.
7/10
Raven Tales @ 1 p.m.
Gulliver’s Travels @ 3 p.m.
7/11
Things to Come @ 1 p.m.
Big Dreams in Umatilla @ 3 p.m.
Utah Rural Schools Conference: This year’s URSA conference for K-12 educators is in Cedar City. UEN technology trainers will offer many great sessions. July 12-14
Resources

  • Preschool Path: Are you looking for educational activities to keep your little ones engaged this summer? Check out UEN’s Preschool Path. Explore interactive games, support materials and curriculum ideas for children ages 3-6. It's the perfect way to blend learning and fun during the sunny season.


  • Moon Landing Anniversary: Celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with restored videos from the original mission, an augmented reality tour of the moon and more. Watch NASA TV, presented by UEN, for more programming. July 20
UEN Professional Development
UEN Sr. Technical Trainer Matthew Winters has been selected for the International Society for Technology in Education 20 to Watch Award for 2023. 

He was selected for his work with Utah Education Network courses including PCBL + Tech and directing UCET’s 2023 conference which received record attendance. 

Matt was honored as part of ISTE’s 2023 conference.
Partner News
USBE Releases the Annual Core Standards Survey: Between now and July 9, the Utah State Board of Education is seeking the public’s input in subjects such as English Language Arts, Mathematics and Driver Education. This is a great opportunity to have a voice in changes as the board revises standards in the coming years.
UEN-TV: Local Productions
SciTech Now: Monitoring Air Quality Along UTA TRAX Lines: Meet the scientists and researchers behind the decades-long air monitoring project in Salt Lake City and discover how a partnership with Utah Transit Authority has enabled some of the best air quality measurements in the world.

Art Connection: Printmaking and Resilience: Delve into the world of printmaking and how it serves as a form of creative expression and healing.

Indian Rodeo: Barrel Racers, Cattle Ropers and a Bareback Bronc Rider talk about the Rodeo Circuit, how Native female athletes are making their mark in the sport, and what makes the Indian National Finals Rodeo special to Indian Country. This documentary was produced by Utah filmmaker Sahar Khadjenoury and FNX.
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