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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

November 18, 2025
We’re headed to Loa Elementary in Loa, Utah, where 3rd-grade teacher Bailey Torgerson is combining creativity and technology in a deliciously fun classroom project!

November 18, 2025
The latest UEN Professional Development Newsletter highlights new resources, including a new PDTV episode, AI & School Leadership Collaborative, and reminders about upcoming changes in educator licensing systems.

November 4, 2025
Parowan Library was one of the last beneficiaries of a grant managed by UEN to upgrade Wi-Fi services at libraries throughout the state.

November 4, 2025
On November 11, people in the United States take a moment to honor those who served in U.S. Armed Forces, past and present. Explore resources to help commemorate and teach about this special day.

October 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded the Utah Education Network (UEN) a five-year grant to implement and support a wildfire camera network across Utah.

October 28, 2025
Meet Dustyn Allen, an art teacher turned computer science educator at the Sevier Career and Technical Education Center. In this episode, we explore how Dustyn combines creativity, coding, gaming and digital media to inspire his...

October 21, 2025
The Utah Education Network is excited to announce the launch of the Utah Adult Education Hub, a new online resource designed to support adult educators across the state.

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