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UEN Professional Development Newsletter

April 21, 2026
The latest UEN Professional Development Newsletter highlights new resources, including a new PDTV episode, the Leading Schools Summit, and a reminder about the next Utah Tech Leaders Network (UTTLN) cohort.
UEN Wi-Fi Improvement Project Delivers Big Gains for Public Libraries

April 21, 2026
UEN helped libraries across the state upgrade their Wi-Fi networks, and now patrons have better, faster connections inside and outside library buildings, both during library hours and when the library is closed.
PDTV - Soaring with Project-Based Learning

April 21, 2026
Join Dr. Joey Kozlowski and his second-grade class on the Utah State University Campus...to go BIRD WATCHING! Watch this episode to see how bird watching pairs with our ed tech competency.
2025 Utah School Technology Report reveals statewide insights on school technology

March 23, 2026
Report examines device growth, AI readiness, and infrastructure needs across Utah’s K–12 schools
PDTV: Mini Minds, Major Thinking: Math + Computation

March 17, 2026
Visit Edith Bowen Laboratory School on the campus of Utah State University to see how second-grade teacher Dr. Joey Kozlowski is using a self-created robotics curriculum to support students through mathematics.
UCET 2026 Conference

March 10, 2026
UEN is excited to be a part of UCET! Be sure to check out our PD team’s presentations, where they’ll be covering a variety of topics. Registration is still open — join us! Are you attending UCET? 
PDTV: Modern Civics: Research, Reason, Respect

February 26, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Joanna Andres, 2026 Teacher of the Year. We’ll learn how she helps students tackle complex issues through research, collaboration, and thoughtful questioning, while navigating media bias...
2025 Utah School Technology Inventory Adds AI Focus

February 3, 2026
For the first time, the biennial survey included a dedicated section on artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand how emerging technologies are shaping teaching and learning in classrooms across the state.
PDTV: Student Success with Digital Hall Passes

January 29, 2026
Sit down with Assistant Superintendent Tyler Howe and learn how a digital hall pass system is transforming attendance and fostering student responsibility.
UEN Helped Emery County Libraries Improve Wi-Fi Speeds by Up to 100x

January 29, 2026
Emery County, in east-central Utah, is the state’s fourth-largest by area, but it has only about 10,000 residents. 
UEN Launches AI & School Leadership Collaborative

January 27, 2026
The UEN professional development team has partnered with the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) on a program called the AI & School Leadership Collaborative, a professional learning series for school leadership teams.
PDTV: Education Without Limits: IVC in Rural Schools

January 13, 2026
Through the use of UEN’s Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC) equipment, Park Valley students are gaining greater access to educational opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Student Success through Technology and eSports

December 9, 2025
The Iron County School District (ICSD) has discovered an innovative way to spark students’ enthusiasm for learning by introducing a new extracurricular activity: eSports.
Aprendiendo con AI: Human Connection in the Classroom

December 9, 2025
Join us in this episode of PDTV where we visit Moroni Elementary to see how 4th-grade Dual Language Immersion teacher, Talia Casares is using artificial intelligence to elevate teaching and learning. 
Keeping Tech in Check

December 2, 2025
As technology continues to shape how students learn and teachers teach, learn how North Star Academy utilizes the UEN tech inventory to identify the resources they have, what they still need, and what needs updating.