Connect Canyons

Connect Canyons

Canyons School District - Sandy, Utah

Episodes 131
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring. 

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Ep 128: From Fear To Balance: Teaching Critical Thinking In A Noisy Online World

Mar 04, 2026 28m Transcript

Send a textIn an era where “logging on” is as routine as brushing your teeth, it is important to prioritize the mental health and digital safety of students. New data from the Utah Department of…

Episode 127: Super Bowl: Lessons Beyond the Huddle CSD resident football experts discuss mentorship, community and The Big Game

Feb 04, 2026 34m Transcript

Send a textAs Seattle and New England prepare to face off for Super Bowl LX, Canyons District’s resident gridiron experts sound off on The Big Game. In Connect Canyons' third-annual Super Bowl…

Ep 126 : Regroup, Refresh, Reconnect: How to Get Back in the Back to School Groove

Jan 08, 2026 23m Transcript

Send a textBelieve it or not, we're nearly halfway through the 2025-26 school year. Students are transitioning from playing games with their families over winter break to turning their alarms back on…

Ep 125: The American Classroom Is Stuck in the Past — and Our Workforce Is Paying the Price

Dec 19, 2025 49m Transcript

Send a textInside the Canyons Innovation Center, a solution to America’s broken school-to-work pipelineWalk into a traditional classroom almost anywhere in America and you will see a familiar scene:…

Ep 124: More Than Music: Jordan High Madrigals Gain Renown on Regional, National Stages

Dec 18, 2025 26m Transcript

Send a textLong before Jordan High Choir Director Jaron Putnam ever stood in front of a choir, music was already shaping who he would become. “One of my first memories of being a human being was…

Ep 123: QB to QB: Jaxson Dart and Superintendent Robins on Football, Life, and the Road to the NFL

Dec 06, 2025 23m Transcript

Send a textQuarterback-to-Quarterback: CCHS grad and NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart speaks to Superintendent Robins about his time as a Charger, the lessons he’s learned through playing football, and what…

Ep 122: Canyons Purchasing Giving Items Second Chance in Public Surplus

Dec 03, 2025 19m Transcript

Send a textFor most people, if you need a pencil or a binder, it's a quick trip to the store or an even faster click of a button. But what if you need hundreds of pencils or electronic devices for a…

Ep 121: Clash of the Titans: Dr. Robins chats with his son, Mt. Ridge Coach Nick Robins, and CCHS Coach Kjar about Friday’s football semifinal

Nov 13, 2025 29m Transcript

Send a textOne of the storylines swirling Friday’s 6A semifinal battle between perennial powerhouse Corner Canyon and the on-the-rise Mountain Ridge is a good-natured question of allegiances: Which…

Ep 120: The Power of Performance: The Lasting Impact of Theater in Education

Nov 05, 2025 24m Transcript

Send a textAccording to a recent Forbes article – Research has found students who participate in theater programs exhibit higher scores on standardized critical thinking tests than those who do not –…

Ep 119: Canyons Teacher Promotes Good Digital Citizenship Year-Round

Oct 22, 2025 20m Transcript

Send a textTo say we live in a digital age has become a bit of a cliché – but it’s true. From how we schedule appointments or make a reservation – to how our vehicles operate – to devices on our…

Ep 118: Making a Difference: How Volunteering Helps Build Stronger Schools

Oct 09, 2025 22m Transcript

Send a textHere in the Beehive state, we are no strangers to volunteering. Utah consistently tops the nation when it comes to donating time to help others. In the Canyon School District, our…

Ep 117: Unlocking Potential: SALTA Program Provides Enhanced Opportunities for Students

Sep 24, 2025 15m Transcript

Send a textHave you noticed your child has a penchant for asking deep questions or noticing patterns and connecting ideas their peers don’t see? Perhaps your child is a fast-finisher who gets…

Ep 116: State Superintendent Molly Hart — a former CSD Principal — Carries CSD with her Every Day

Sep 10, 2025 19m Transcript

Send a textIt was a job at the Canyons School District that first brought Dr. Molly Hart to Utah from Georgia’s education system.Good thing.After a month-long search, the Utah State Board of…

Episode 116: Getting Back in the Back-to-School Groove

Aug 27, 2025 23m Transcript

Send a textCanyons students are back in the classroom, and those first few weeks of school can be a little jarring. Whether it's remembering to set that alarm clock or getting acquainted with a new…

Episode 115: Dare. Dream. Do: The Voices of CSD's Class of 2025

May 28, 2025 30m Transcript

Send a textThis year, more than 2,750 seniors will don their caps and gowns and step up to receive their hard-earned diplomas. They head out into an ever-changing world at a time of economic…

Episode 114: Voices of Tomorrow: First Entrada Student Documentary Wins at CSDtv Film Festival

May 22, 2025 18m Transcript

Send a textFor 15 years, students of all ages across Canyons School District have competed in the annual CSDtv Film Festival. Each festival entry is directed, acted, and produced by a student or…

Episode 113: Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of School Volunteers and PTA

Apr 23, 2025 18m Transcript

Send a textBehind every successful school stands an army of dedicated volunteers—parents who give their time selflessly to enrich student experiences and support faculty. Every day thousands of…

Episode 112: From Data to Classrooms: How Canyons Matches Staffing to Student Needs

Apr 18, 2025 27m Transcript

Send a textEach spring, while students count down the days to summer break, Canyons District’s Human Resources team kicks into high gear. That’s because it’s hiring season, and the task of recruiting…

Episode 112: Smart Spending, Strong Schools. How Canyons Maximizes Every Facility Upgrade for Student Success

Apr 08, 2025 32m Transcript

Send a textWhen Canyons was created in 2009, the school district inherited a portfolio of aging buildings, some of which hadn't seen major upgrades in decades. In 16 years, the District has made huge…

Episode 111: Paraeducators Making a Difference in Canyons Schools

Apr 02, 2025 23m Transcript

Send a textIn education, collaboration is key. No one person can do it all, and that’s where paraeducators come in, playing an indispensable role in the success of our students.On National…

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How many episodes does Connect Canyons have?

Connect Canyons has published 131 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is Connect Canyons still active?

Connect Canyons is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 20m.

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