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They walked and received a one-year college degree before stepping onto the stage to receive their high school diplomas. On this episode of the Supercast, meet some incredibly smart and driven students in what is called the Jordan PREP program. Find out how dedicating their summers to a rigorous academic mathematics program starting in sixth-grade, ...continue reading "Episode 247: A College Degree Before Graduating High School? How it Happened for Some Jordan PREP Students"

You could say she has “a way with words.” We’re talking about Sophia Montana, a 6th grade student at Daybreak Elementary School. On this episode of the Supercast, find out how Sophia managed to win the Utah Regional Spelling Bee in a tough five-hour competition propelling her to compete in the National Scripps Spelling Bee ...continue reading "Episode 246: She Has “A Way with Words,” Daybreak Student Competes in National Scripps Spelling Bee Championship in Washington, D.C."

They are careful not to contaminate evidence or miss a clue to solve a complicated, but in this case, fictional crime. We are talking about students in the Criminal Justice Program at JATC South in Riverton. On this episode of the Supercast, hear from some Criminal Justice students who are excelling as crime scene investigators, ...continue reading "Episode 245: Students Serious About CSI at JATC South"

She is an impressive young student scientist who has discovered an unlikely and very unusual source of electricity, using mud to power her iPhone and more. On this episode of the Supercast, meet Herriman High School’s Fianna Smith whose discovery earned her a ticket to compete in a very prestigious and tough International STEM Fair. ...continue reading "Episode 244: Herriman High Student Scientist Making Electricity Out of Mud to Power iPhone"

They wanted everyone to feel good about going to prom and cut costs in the process. On this episode of the Supercast, hear from an inspiring group of students who belong to an organization called “Sources of Strength” at West Jordan High School. Find out how their free Self-Care Event made prom much more ‘picture ...continue reading "Episode 243: WJHS “Sources of Strength” Students Plan Self-Care Event Prior to Prom Hoping to Cut Costs & Create Feel Good Moments"

They are having fun, singing their hearts out, and really rockin’ it, taking the stage at Copper Canyon Elementary School. On this episode of the Supercast, meet 6th grade students who make up the cast of ‘School House Rock Jr.’ and find out how their Beverley Taylor Sorenson teacher is helping them to bring down ...continue reading "Episode 242: Students Rockin’ the Stage at Copper Canyon Elementary School"