What happens when we have to make that important call to help a child who might be in harm's way? How do we know if we SHOULD call? What is the process like now as opposed to what it was like a few years ago? How can we really help a family struggling?

These answers and more are eloquently answered by DCFS Asst. Director for the state of Utah, Charri Brummer.

RESOURCES:

https://dcfs.utah.gov/

https://dcfs.utah.gov/services/child-protective-services/

As a public elementary school teacher, I love public school! However, there are other choices to consider when your student might need a different learning environment to have their needs met.

Caitlin Lee, from EdChoice, walks us through basic school choice programs that are available in every state.

She specifically answers questions regarding school vouchers, tax-credit scholarships and education savings accounts, including the "Utah Meets All Scholarship" program.

RESOURCES:

https://edchoice.morningconsultintelligence.com/reports/national-report.pdf

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2176553b75a44f93ad3e767ecd7c2f0a

https://ufascholarship.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UFA_FamilyHandbook-4-1.pdf

We are in hot pursuit of our students' biggest bully....SOCIAL MEDIA!

Aimee Winder Newton, Senior Advisor to Governor Cox and the Director of the Office of Families for the State of Utah...gives us important insights to how social media is affecting our students and what we can do about it!

RESOURCES:

https://socialharms.utah.gov/