Parents are important partners in achieving the Utah State Board of Education's vision that each student is prepared to succeed and lead by having knowledge and skills to learn, engage civically, and lead meaningful lives. The purpose of this document is to help parents better understand what their children should learn, when a child may need more help or when a child would benefit from extra challenges. By using these resources, you may find more ways to advance your child's learning at home while encouraging growth in their communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Parents are important partners in achieving the Utah State Board of Education's vision that each student is prepared to succeed and lead by having knowledge and skills to learn, engage civically, and lead meaningful lives. The purpose of this document is to help parents better understand what their children should learn, when a child may need more help or when a child would benefit from extra challenges. By using these resources, you may find more ways to advance your child's learning at home while encouraging growth in their communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

School librarian Marcia Mardis describes what the library can offer to teachers and students who want to produce a focused, engaging, and effective science fair. This article appears in the free online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle, which explores the seven essential principles of the climate sciences for K-grade 5 classrooms.